Serving 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greencastle 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 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Greencastle 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 Greencastle Elementary School is 0.52, 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Greencastle Elementary School?
714 students attend Greencastle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Greencastle Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greencastle Elementary School?
Greencastle Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greencastle Elementary School offer ?
Greencastle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greencastle Elementary School part of?
G ES is great school. the students and teachers fabulous but the staff needs to watch the student while they line outside because they may hurt each other . The Assist principal is hard worker over all I like the school.
- Posted by Parent - Mahte
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