Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Penn 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 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Penn Elementary serves the west part of Cumberland, MD, covering an area of approximately 16.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Penn Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South Penn 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 South Penn Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#884 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
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)42.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
5%
Showing 2008–2018. Full 20-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 South Penn Elementary School's ranking?
South Penn Elementary School is ranked #884 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are South Penn Elementary School often compared to?
South Penn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cash Valley Elementary School, John Humbird Elementary School, Westernport Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend South Penn Elementary School?
491 students attend South Penn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of South Penn Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Penn Elementary School?
South Penn Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Penn Elementary School offer ?
South Penn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Penn Elementary School part of?
South Penn Elementary School is part of Allegany County School District.
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