Patapsco Elementary Middle School (Closed 2014)
Patapsco Elementary Middle School served 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 79%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
302 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)45-49%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
17%
Black
99%
34%
White
n/a
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
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