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South Penn Elementary School

500 E 2nd St
Cumberland, MD 21502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Penn 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 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

South Penn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Penn Elementary School's student population of 523 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South Penn 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 South Penn Elementary School is 0.41, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#866 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Penn Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Penn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Penn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Penn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of South Penn Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Penn Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Penn Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Penn Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Penn Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Penn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Penn Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of South Penn Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Penn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Penn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Penn Elementary School's ranking?
South Penn Elementary School is ranked #866 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are South Penn Elementary School often compared to?
South Penn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cash Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend South Penn Elementary School?
523 students attend South Penn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of South Penn Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Penn Elementary School?
South Penn Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Penn Elementary School offer ?
South Penn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Penn Elementary School part of?
South Penn Elementary School is part of Allegany County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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