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Harford Hills Elementary

Summary:

Harford Hills Elementary is a public elementary school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 396 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Baltimore County Public Schools district, which is ranked 17th out of 25 districts in Maryland.

Harford Hills Elementary has a relatively balanced racial makeup, with 37.37% White, 37.12% African American, 13.89% Hispanic, and 5.56% Asian students. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally on par with or slightly above the Baltimore County and Maryland state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. However, the school's performance lags behind the higher-performing nearby schools, such as Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet and Seven Oaks Elementary. Harford Hills Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 40.15% to 62.37% over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools.

While Harford Hills Elementary's overall academic performance is on par with the district and state, a closer look at the performance of different racial subgroups reveals that the school's African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform significantly better than their White counterparts, ranking in the top 25% and top 25% of Maryland elementary schools, respectively, in the 2020-2021 school year. However, the school's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 266th out of 845 Maryland elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 491st out of 859 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school may be struggling to keep up with the academic performance of other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8902 Old Harford Rd
       Baltimore, MD  21234-2646

(410) 887-5236

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
491st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,581 Help


Students who attend Harford Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Pine Grove Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

White:
37.4%
African American:
37.1%
Hispanic:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harford Hills Elementary ranks worse than 57.2% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 57th among 108 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.5. (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 Harford Hills Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (37.4%), African American (37.1%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harford Hills Elementary is 16.3. 86 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harford Hills Elementary is $16,581. 88 elementary schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Harford Hills Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Baltimore County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore County Public Schools 17th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harford Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Harford Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.98 419th 803 47.8%
2005 57.44 381st 805 52.7%
2006 63.89 317th 804 60.6%
2007 43.60 508th 818 37.9%
2008 39.11 586th 838 30.1%
2009 51.92 473rd 850 44.4%
2010 64.71 341st 855 60.1%
2011 64.38 325th 853 61.9%
2012 60.97 387th 857 54.8%
2013 54.04 429th 847 49.4%
2014 61.33 383rd 867 55.8%
2015 62.41 296th 859 65.5%
2016 67.57 266th 845 68.5%
2017 59.26 312th 847 63.2%
2018 64.68 287th 857 66.5%
2019 46.13 422nd 853 50.5%
2021 45.25 320th 802 60.1%
2022 58.00 341st 862 60.4%
2023 46.69 392nd 855 54.2%
2024 34.50 491st 859 42.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harford Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.89 130th 546 76.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Harford Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.30 405th 796 49.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Harford Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.65 282nd 788 64.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Harford Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.99 95th 504 81.2%
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Rank History for White students at Harford Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.84 382nd 528 27.7%
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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
Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Open Quote Very friendly atmosphere. All faculty seem to care about my child. A true neighborhood school. The administration is open to parental input and seem to truly want the best for our school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harford Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 421 6 15 6 1 n/a n/a 8 457
1990 440 11 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1991 451 13 23 4 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1992 487 24 24 1 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1993 404 25 20 4 0 n/a n/a 0 453
1994 382 24 33 3 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 370 36 26 1 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1996 370 36 26 1 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1997 334 34 28 1 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 332 29 30 0 1 n/a n/a 0 392
1999 308 37 35 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 270 36 32 6 1 n/a n/a 0 345
2001 248 54 35 8 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 249 52 31 16 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2003 249 52 31 16 1 n/a n/a 0 349
2004 238 82 36 17 2 n/a n/a 0 375
2005 222 86 40 20 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 211 101 36 17 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 200 100 42 18 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2008 179 107 45 18 3 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 166 95 40 28 2 n/a n/a 0 331
2010 174 110 29 18 4 n/a n/a 0 335
2011 175 88 26 23 0 0 19 0 331
2012 175 99 26 27 1 0 22 0 350
2013 204 112 38 21 2 0 26 0 403
2014 220 125 40 21 4 0 24 0 434
2015 237 109 33 21 3 0 22 0 425
2016 243 109 26 18 2 0 21 0 419
2017 229 127 26 28 1 0 20 0 431
2018 216 131 30 28 0 0 17 0 422
2019 192 152 19 27 0 1 22 0 413
2020 173 122 19 29 0 1 21 0 365
2021 162 134 21 32 0 1 20 0 370
2022 150 151 18 45 0 1 31 0 396
2023 148 147 22 55 0 1 23 0 396

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 Harford Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 457 18.5 24.7 n/a
1990 471 19.4 24.2 2.3
1991 491 20.5 23.9 2
1992 536 21.5 24.9 2.2
1993 453 24.0 18.9 2.6
1994 442 21.6 20.5 12
1995 434 20.4 21.3 13.6
1996 434 20.4 21.3 13.6
1997 397 22.5 17.6 13.1
1998 392 21.4 18.3 12.5
1999 381 21.5 17.7 19.4
2000 345 23.5 14.7 22.6
2001 346 22.3 15.5 18.8
2002 349 21.8 16.0 22.9
2003 349 21.8 16.0 22.9
2004 375 25.3 14.8 28
2005 368 26.0 14.2 26.4
2006 365 26.0 14.0 31.5
2007 360 26.1 13.8 33.9
2008 352 24.8 14.2 40.3
2009 331 23.7 14.0 36.6
2010 335 23.6 14.1 39.4
2011 331 22.2 14.9 40.8
2012 350 22.7 15.4 47.4
2013 403 25.9 15.5 43.4
2014 434 28.7 15.1 47
2015 425 27.0 15.7 47.3
2016 419 26.0 16.1 43
2017 431 24.3 17.7 41.8
2018 422 25.6 16.4 46.2
2019 413 24.6 16.7 48.7
2020 365 25.1 14.5 45.2
2021 370 21.6 17.0 48.9
2022 396 23.3 16.9 40.2
2023 396 24.2 16.3 62.4

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 Harford Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 457 18.5 24.7 n/a
1990 471 19.4 24.2 2.3
1991 491 20.5 23.9 2
1992 536 21.5 24.9 2.2
1993 453 24.0 18.9 2.6
1994 442 21.6 20.5 12
1995 434 20.4 21.3 13.6
1996 434 20.4 21.3 13.6
1997 397 22.5 17.6 13.1
1998 392 21.4 18.3 12.5
1999 381 21.5 17.7 19.4
2000 345 23.5 14.7 22.6
2001 346 22.3 15.5 18.8
2002 349 21.8 16.0 22.9
2003 349 21.8 16.0 22.9
2004 375 25.3 14.8 28
2005 368 26.0 14.2 26.4
2006 365 26.0 14.0 31.5
2007 360 26.1 13.8 33.9
2008 352 24.8 14.2 40.3
2009 331 23.7 14.0 36.6
2010 335 23.6 14.1 39.4
2011 331 22.2 14.9 40.8
2012 350 22.7 15.4 47.4
2013 403 25.9 15.5 43.4
2014 434 28.7 15.1 47
2015 425 27.0 15.7 47.3
2016 419 26.0 16.1 43
2017 431 24.3 17.7 41.8
2018 422 25.6 16.4 46.2
2019 413 24.6 16.7 48.7
2020 365 25.1 14.5 45.2
2021 370 21.6 17.0 48.9
2022 396 23.3 16.9 40.2
2023 396 24.2 16.3 62.4

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 Harford Hills Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $482 (3.6%) $12,727 (96.4%) $13,209
2020 $436 (3.0%) $13,982 (97.0%) $14,418
2021 $669 (4.9%) $13,046 (95.1%) $13,715
2022 $1,158 (8.5%) $12,430 (91.5%) $13,589
2023 $1,823 (11.0%) $14,758 (89.0%) $16,581

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harford Hills 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 422nd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 392nd 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 Students413396
 4.1%
African American152147
 3.3%
American Indian00
Asian1922
 15.8%
Hispanic2755
 103.7%
Pacific Islander11
White192148
 22.9%
Two or More Races2223
 4.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.7%62.4%
 13.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harford Hills Elementary

Students at Harford Hills Elementary are 37% White, 37% African American, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Harford Hills Elementary ranks 491st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Harford Hills Elementary.

Students who attend Harford Hills Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pine Grove Middle


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