Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oliver Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 150 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oliver Beach Elementary serves the southeast part of Middle River, MD, covering an area of approximately 6.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oliver Beach Elementary School's student population of 150 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
150 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The greater danger is not that we set our goals too high and don't achieve them, but that we set our goals too low and we do.
School Rankings
Oliver Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver Beach Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#450 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Oliver Beach Elementary School is ranked #450 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Oliver Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Oliver Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seneca Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Oliver Beach Elementary School?
150 students attend Oliver Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Oliver Beach Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oliver Beach Elementary School?
Oliver Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oliver Beach Elementary School offer ?
Oliver Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oliver Beach Elementary School part of?
Oliver Beach Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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