Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prospect Mill 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 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Prospect Mill 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 Prospect Mill Elementary School is 0.53, 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Prospect Mill Elementary School?
592 students attend Prospect Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Prospect Mill Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prospect Mill Elementary School?
Prospect Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prospect Mill Elementary School offer ?
Prospect Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Prospect Mill Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 592 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 33%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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