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Pershing Hill Elementary

Summary:

Pershing Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Meade, Maryland, serving 556 students in grades K-5. As part of the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district, Pershing Hill stands out for its diverse student population and strong academic performance.

With a racial makeup that is more diverse than nearby schools, Pershing Hill consistently outperforms state and county averages in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science assessments. The school's Hispanic and Special Education students, in particular, demonstrate impressive results, ranking among the top Maryland elementary schools in these subgroups. However, the school's performance for Military Connected students is relatively lower compared to other local schools.

While Pershing Hill's overall ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, the school maintains a high level of academic excellence. Nearby schools like Severn Elementary and Manor View Elementary also demonstrate strong performance in certain areas, providing opportunities for Pershing Hill to learn and improve. The school's diverse socioeconomic population, reflected in the varying percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, further highlights the need for Pershing Hill to address the unique needs of its student body and ensure consistent academic success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7600 29th Division Road
       Fort Meade, MD  20755

(410) 222-6519

District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
335th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,373 Help


Students who attend Pershing Hill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    MacArthur Middle
High:    Meade High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.0%
Hispanic:
22.8%
African American:
18.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pershing Hill Elementary ranks better than 61% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 39th among 80 ranked elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pershing Hill Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45%), Hispanic (22.8%), African American (18.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pershing Hill Elementary is 15.5. 66 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pershing Hill Elementary is $15,373. 66 elementary schools in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pershing Hill Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Anne Arundel County Public Schools 10th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pershing Hill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pershing Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.99 509th 803 36.6%
2005 35.91 573rd 805 28.8%
2006 31.08 602nd 804 25.1%
2007 28.84 629th 818 23.1%
2008 79.84 130th 838 84.5%
2009 74.62 213th 850 74.9%
2010 81.16 112th 855 86.9%
2011 79.50 122nd 853 85.7%
2012 68.29 282nd 857 67.1%
2013 74.04 204th 847 75.9%
2014 83.34 103rd 867 88.1%
2015 73.37 215th 859 75.0%
2016 75.21 213th 845 74.8%
2017 64.42 285th 847 66.4%
2018 68.41 267th 857 68.8%
2019 61.23 306th 853 64.1%
2021 57.65 234th 802 70.8%
2022 72.32 248th 862 71.2%
2023 54.13 340th 855 60.2%
2024 55.42 335th 859 61.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pershing Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.23 28th 52 46.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pershing Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.01 38th 136 72.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Pershing Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.75 254th 796 68.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Pershing Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.88 17th 23 26.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Pershing Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.11 237th 788 69.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Pershing Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.23 96th 504 81.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pershing Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.56 29th 347 91.6%
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Rank History for White students at Pershing Hill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.50 244th 528 53.8%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Open Quote I loved one of the teachers there, Ms. Norris. My son and daughter both had her and loved her! We were sad when we moved. We were there in 2012-2015. If she is still in 4th grade, you should request her. She constantly kept parents up to date with events in the classroom, would call/email to tell me my kids had great days, and was very responsive whenever I had a question or concern. Loved her! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, December 2, 2013

Open Quote Very upsetting with the lack of effort by the teachers and staff in this school. We have lived all over the United States and our children have attended several different locations and this by far is the worst. Conferences are a joke. 4th grade teacher is never prepared and has nothing to show for school work examples positive or negative. Cannot answer general questions about daily class room routines or how the children work together. All she does is yell and makes students very upset. They do not let kids finish breakfast or lunch, my daughter has come home hungry and upset. I DO NOT recommend this school to anyone moving to the area. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pershing Hill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 333 127 9 23 0 n/a n/a 25 517
1990 325 105 8 18 0 n/a n/a -2 454
1991 291 104 5 13 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1992 286 133 12 22 2 n/a n/a 0 455
1993 284 129 13 26 0 n/a n/a 0 452
1994 313 123 15 24 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 311 143 6 31 4 n/a n/a 0 495
1996 311 143 6 31 4 n/a n/a 0 495
1997 293 126 4 23 4 n/a n/a 0 450
1998 321 128 14 28 1 n/a n/a 0 492
1999 255 111 13 21 3 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 249 112 14 25 2 n/a n/a 0 402
2001 222 121 19 28 3 n/a n/a 0 393
2002 203 91 17 24 7 n/a n/a 0 342
2003 203 91 17 24 7 n/a n/a 0 342
2004 215 71 16 25 8 n/a n/a 0 335
2005 175 72 18 19 5 n/a n/a 0 289
2006 162 68 22 27 3 n/a n/a 0 282
2007 139 65 19 19 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2008 123 50 4 22 2 n/a n/a 0 201
2009 93 49 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 167
2010 96 51 5 16 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2011 109 42 1 28 1 3 13 0 197
2012 317 149 17 74 7 6 38 0 608
2013 304 159 15 78 8 7 46 0 617
2014 319 154 16 68 4 6 70 0 637
2015 311 140 5 73 3 5 79 0 616
2016 333 130 12 103 2 3 66 0 649
2017 297 157 12 110 3 4 54 0 637
2018 285 136 16 96 2 9 47 0 591
2019 286 114 13 107 2 4 63 0 589
2020 255 117 12 113 1 3 67 0 568
2021 216 99 14 97 2 3 60 0 491
2022 228 82 11 101 3 7 63 0 495
2023 250 101 11 127 2 6 58 1 556

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pershing Hill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 517 23.2 22.2 n/a
1990 454 22.1 20.5 4.4
1991 414 20.6 20.0 4.8
1992 455 21.0 21.6 8.1
1993 452 21.6 20.9 8.2
1994 475 22.6 21.0 8.8
1995 495 23.0 21.5 11.7
1996 495 23.0 21.5 11.7
1997 450 21.5 20.9 13.1
1998 492 23.2 21.2 11.2
1999 403 23.2 17.4 35.5
2000 402 21.3 18.9 32.1
2001 393 21.8 18.0 30.5
2002 342 21.3 16.1 33.9
2003 342 21.3 16.1 33.9
2004 335 19.3 17.4 28.4
2005 289 17.0 17.0 30.8
2006 282 18.0 15.7 31.9
2007 242 18.9 12.8 18.6
2008 201 17.9 11.2 22.9
2009 167 16.8 9.9 25.1
2010 168 16.0 10.4 39.3
2011 197 15.7 12.5 37.6
2012 608 32.4 18.7 31.4
2013 617 34.9 17.6 31.8
2014 637 38.4 16.5 35
2015 616 41.0 15.0 37.3
2016 649 40.0 16.2 39.3
2017 637 39.4 16.1 32.2
2018 591 37.5 15.7 28.8
2019 589 38.5 15.2 24.6
2020 568 39.1 14.5 31.7
2021 491 41.1 11.9 29.5
2022 495 39.2 12.6 20.6
2023 556 35.8 15.5 25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pershing Hill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 517 23.2 22.2 n/a
1990 454 22.1 20.5 4.4
1991 414 20.6 20.0 4.8
1992 455 21.0 21.6 8.1
1993 452 21.6 20.9 8.2
1994 475 22.6 21.0 8.8
1995 495 23.0 21.5 11.7
1996 495 23.0 21.5 11.7
1997 450 21.5 20.9 13.1
1998 492 23.2 21.2 11.2
1999 403 23.2 17.4 35.5
2000 402 21.3 18.9 32.1
2001 393 21.8 18.0 30.5
2002 342 21.3 16.1 33.9
2003 342 21.3 16.1 33.9
2004 335 19.3 17.4 28.4
2005 289 17.0 17.0 30.8
2006 282 18.0 15.7 31.9
2007 242 18.9 12.8 18.6
2008 201 17.9 11.2 22.9
2009 167 16.8 9.9 25.1
2010 168 16.0 10.4 39.3
2011 197 15.7 12.5 37.6
2012 608 32.4 18.7 31.4
2013 617 34.9 17.6 31.8
2014 637 38.4 16.5 35
2015 616 41.0 15.0 37.3
2016 649 40.0 16.2 39.3
2017 637 39.4 16.1 32.2
2018 591 37.5 15.7 28.8
2019 589 38.5 15.2 24.6
2020 568 39.1 14.5 31.7
2021 491 41.1 11.9 29.5
2022 495 39.2 12.6 20.6
2023 556 35.8 15.5 25.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pershing Hill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $419 (3.3%) $12,134 (96.7%) $12,552
2020 $534 (4.0%) $12,963 (96.0%) $13,497
2021 $839 (5.3%) $14,871 (94.7%) $15,710
2022 $1,222 (7.5%) $15,166 (92.5%) $16,388
2023 $1,519 (9.9%) $13,855 (90.1%) $15,373

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pershing Hill Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 306th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 340th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students589556
 5.6%
African American114101
 11.4%
American Indian22
Asian1311
 15.4%
Hispanic107127
 18.7%
Pacific Islander46
 50%
White286250
 12.6%
Two or More Races6358
 7.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.6%25.7%
 1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pershing Hill Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended Pershing Hill Elementary.

Students at Pershing Hill Elementary are 45% White, 23% Hispanic, 18% African American, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Pershing Hill Elementary ranks 335th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Pershing Hill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : MacArthur Middle
High : Meade High


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