Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benfield Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Benfield Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benfield Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Benfield Elementary School?
462 students attend Benfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Benfield Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benfield Elementary School?
Benfield Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benfield Elementary School offer ?
Benfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Benfield Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 462 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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