Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Burning Tree Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 484 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Burning Tree Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Burning Tree Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Burning Tree Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Burning Tree Elementary School often compared to?
Burning Tree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bannockburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Burning Tree Elementary School?
484 students attend Burning Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Burning Tree Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burning Tree Elementary School?
Burning Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burning Tree Elementary School offer ?
Burning Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burning Tree Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 484 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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