Berry Elementary School vs. C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
Should you attend Berry Elementary School or C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Berry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 721 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Berry Elementary School ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, C. Paul Barnhart 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 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
721 students
575 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#591 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
41
55
Kindergarten Students
92
90
Grade 1 Students
111
86
Grade 2 Students
109
82
Grade 3 Students
115
92
Grade 4 Students
123
80
Grade 5 Students
130
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
13%
14%
% Black
61%
74%
% White
7%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
