Serving 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barstow Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Barstow 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 Barstow 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.
Barstow Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Barstow Elementary School often compared to?
Barstow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Calvert Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Barstow Elementary School?
687 students attend Barstow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Barstow Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barstow Elementary School?
Barstow Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Barstow Elementary School offer ?
Barstow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barstow Elementary School part of?
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