Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Summit Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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: 520 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Summit Park Elementary serves the southern part of Baltimore, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest distance from the school being around 1.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Summit Park Elementary School's student population of 520 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
520 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Summit Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Park Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#202 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
36%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
White
40%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Park Elementary School's ranking?
Summit Park Elementary School is ranked #202 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Summit Park Elementary School often compared to?
Summit Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Mount Washington School, Wellwood International School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Summit Park Elementary School?
520 students attend Summit Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Summit Park Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Park Elementary School?
Summit Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summit Park Elementary School offer ?
Summit Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Summit Park Elementary School part of?
Summit Park Elementary School is part of Baltimore County School District.
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