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Bakerfield Elementary School vs. Halls Cross Roads Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Bakerfield Elementary School
36 Baker St
Aberdeen, MD 21001
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Halls Cross Roads Elementary School
203 E Bel Air Ave
Aberdeen, MD 21001
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Bakerfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Halls Cross Roads Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bakerfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than 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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Halls Cross Roads Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
452 students
443 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bakerfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bakerfield Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bakerfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bakerfield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harford County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harford County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#785 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#1042 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bakerfield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Halls Cross Roads Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in MD)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bakerfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bakerfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bakerfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bakerfield Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Halls Cross Roads Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
38
59
Kindergarten Students
74
80
Grade 1 Students
77
65
Grade 2 Students
66
75
Grade 3 Students
68
52
Grade 4 Students
61
53
Grade 5 Students
68
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bakerfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bakerfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
39%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bakerfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
32%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bakerfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bakerfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bakerfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Halls Cross Roads Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bakerfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bakerfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Halls Cross Roads Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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