Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bushy Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 631 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Bushy Park Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bushy Park Elementary School is 0.54, 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?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Bushy Park Elementary School?
631 students attend Bushy Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bushy Park Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bushy Park Elementary School?
Bushy Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bushy Park Elementary School offer ?
Bushy Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bushy Park Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 631 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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