Gunpowder Elementary School vs. Perry Hall Elementary School
Should you attend Gunpowder Elementary School or Perry Hall 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
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Top Rankings
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Perry Hall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gunpowder Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than 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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Perry Hall Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 38% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than 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 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
510 students
443 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#435 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
87
66
Grade 1 Students
81
61
Grade 2 Students
74
65
Grade 3 Students
73
69
Grade 4 Students
107
64
Grade 5 Students
88
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
28%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
21%
19%
% White
51%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
12%
