Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deer Crossing 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 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Deer Crossing 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 Deer Crossing Elementary School is 0.41, 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 is Deer Crossing Elementary School's ranking?
Deer Crossing Elementary School is ranked #105 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Deer Crossing Elementary School?
505 students attend Deer Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Deer Crossing Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deer Crossing Elementary School?
Deer Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deer Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Deer Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deer Crossing Elementary School part of?
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