Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gorman Crossing Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 728 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Gorman Crossing Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gorman Crossing Elementary School is 0.74, which is equal to 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Gorman Crossing Elementary School?
728 students attend Gorman Crossing Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Gorman Crossing Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gorman Crossing Elementary School?
Gorman Crossing Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gorman Crossing Elementary School offer ?
Gorman Crossing Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gorman Crossing Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is Gorman Crossing Elementary School located?
Gorman Crossing Elementary School is located in the Kings Contrivance neighborhood of Laurel, MD. There are 3 other public schools located in Kings Contrivance.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 728 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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