Serving 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Green Holly Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Holly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Green Holly Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Green Holly Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Holly Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
14%
23%
Black
37%
33%
White
34%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Holly Elementary School's ranking?
Green Holly Elementary School is ranked #657 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Green Holly Elementary School often compared to?
Green Holly Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenview Knolls Elementary School, Lexington Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Green Holly Elementary School?
500 students attend Green Holly Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Green Holly Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Holly Elementary School?
Green Holly Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Green Holly Elementary School offer ?
Green Holly Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Holly Elementary School part of?
Green Holly Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.
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