Serving 207 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pleasant Valley 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 207 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.26, 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 Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked #379 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
207 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 207 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
