Serving 703 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Urbana Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Urbana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Urbana Elementary School's student population of 703 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
703 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Urbana Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Urbana 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
#100 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
11%
33%
White
44%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Urbana Elementary School's ranking?
Urbana Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Urbana Elementary School often compared to?
Urbana Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centerville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Urbana Elementary School?
703 students attend Urbana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Urbana Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Urbana Elementary School?
Urbana Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Urbana Elementary School offer ?
Urbana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Urbana Elementary School part of?
Urbana Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.
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