Scotchtown Hills Elementary School

15950 Dorset Rd
Laurel, MD 20707
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Scotchtown Hills 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 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Scotchtown Hills Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Mascot
Scottish Terrier

School Rankings

Scotchtown Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotchtown Hills Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#1016 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
12%
27%
26%
45%
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
49%
23%
Black
39%
33%
White
4%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Scottish Terrier
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scotchtown Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Scotchtown Hills Elementary School is ranked #1016 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Scotchtown Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Scotchtown Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bond Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Scotchtown Hills Elementary School?
568 students attend Scotchtown Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Scotchtown Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotchtown Hills Elementary School?
Scotchtown Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Scotchtown Hills Elementary School offer ?
Scotchtown Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Scotchtown Hills Elementary School part of?
Scotchtown Hills Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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