Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 282 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School is 0.12, 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 Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School is ranked #1280 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School?
282 students attend Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 282 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
