Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arbutus Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 379 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Arbutus Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arbutus 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.
Arbutus Elementary School is ranked #669 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Arbutus Elementary School often compared to?
Arbutus Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Relay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Arbutus Elementary School?
379 students attend Arbutus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Arbutus Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arbutus Elementary School?
Arbutus Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arbutus Elementary School offer ?
Arbutus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arbutus Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 379 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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