Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pershing Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 530 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Pershing Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pershing Hill Elementary School is 0.71, 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 Pershing Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Pershing Hill Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pershing Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Pershing Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manor View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Pershing Hill Elementary School?
530 students attend Pershing Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pershing Hill Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pershing Hill Elementary School?
Pershing Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pershing Hill Elementary School offer ?
Pershing Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pershing Hill Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 530 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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