Paramount Elementary

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Paramount Elementary ranks 183 rd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Paramount Elementary is a public elementary school in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving 406 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Washington County Public Schools district, Paramount Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools and outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests.

Paramount Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with 70.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 45.2% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 53% and 25.6% for the district, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students than nearby schools, is a strength, and Paramount Elementary's ability to support the academic achievement of students from various backgrounds is particularly impressive. Despite having a higher percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, the school's performance for this subgroup ranks in the top 8% of Maryland elementary schools.

Paramount Elementary's consistent academic excellence, effective resource allocation, and commitment to supporting the success of all students make it a standout school within the Washington County Public Schools district. The school's model of providing a high-quality education to a diverse student population is worthy of recognition and can serve as an example for other schools to emulate.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

19410 Longmeadow Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742

(301) 766-8289

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
183^rd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,071

Students who attend Paramount Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Northern Middle
High:	North Hagerstown High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.9%

Hispanic:

16.0%

African American:

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paramount Elementary ranks better than 78.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4^th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.99. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Paramount Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56.9%), Hispanic (16%), African American (15.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paramount Elementary is 14.5, which is the 9^th best among 24 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Paramount Elementary employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paramount Elementary is $17,071, which is the 10^th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 12^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paramount Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Paramount Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	12.00	721^st	803	10.2%
2005	15.51	711^th	805	11.7%
2006	17.58	687^th	804	14.6%
2007	23.49	667^th	818	18.5%
2008	77.93	163^rd	838	80.5%
2009	82.12	98^th	850	88.5%
2010	62.12	371^st	855	56.6%
2011	58.01	407^th	853	52.3%
2012	65.18	323^rd	857	62.3%
2013	74.13	203^rd	847	76.0%
2014	70.15	287^th	867	66.9%
2015	81.99	154^th	859	82.1%
2016	78.35	187^th	845	77.9%
2017	67.89	267^th	847	68.5%
2018	71.20	246^th	857	71.3%
2019	68.20	260^th	853	69.5%
2021	38.84	378^th	802	52.9%
2022	76.09	208^th	862	75.9%
2023	75.05	205^th	855	76.0%
2024	77.99	183^rd	859	78.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paramount Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.65	41^st	546	92.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Paramount Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	33.69	447^th	796	43.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Paramount Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.83	340^th	788	56.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Paramount Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	76.21	49^th	504	90.3%

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Rank History for White students at Paramount Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.61	389^th	528	26.3%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Paramount Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	367	6	15	3	0	n/a	n/a	391
1996	367	6	15	3	0	n/a	n/a	391
1997	383	8	17	3	1	n/a	n/a	412
1998	398	10	15	4	0	n/a	n/a	427
1999	404	12	13	2	0	n/a	n/a	431
2000	395	13	17	4	0	n/a	n/a	429
2001	379	17	14	2	1	n/a	n/a	413
2002	379	16	10	3	1	n/a	n/a	409
2003	379	16	10	3	1	n/a	n/a	409
2004	391	26	11	5	1	n/a	n/a	434
2005	401	41	13	10	0	n/a	n/a	465
2006	410	60	15	15	2	n/a	n/a	502
2007	413	64	18	36	1	n/a	n/a	532
2008	469	59	26	38	2	n/a	n/a	594
2009	259	19	12	14	0	n/a	n/a	304
2010	250	34	11	19	0	n/a	n/a	314
2011	258	52	13	32	0	0	20	375
2012	280	25	12	13	0	1	14	345
2013	270	25	14	14	0	1	13	337
2014	274	53	10	24	0	1	21	383
2015	254	56	9	15	0	1	15	350
2016	247	50	18	20	1	1	11	348
2017	245	39	19	32	1	1	16	353
2018	268	44	16	36	0	1	27	392
2019	270	46	27	50	0	0	32	425
2020	240	61	28	46	0	0	36	411
2021	221	60	27	54	0	0	32	394
2022	243	50	23	60	0	0	29	405
2023	231	64	17	65	0	0	29	406

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 Paramount Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	391	19.5	20.1	9.5
1996	391	19.5	20.1	9.5
1997	412	20.5	20.1	9
1998	427	20.5	20.8	8.7
1999	431	20.5	21.0	11.1
2000	429	24.5	17.5	11.9
2001	413	23.5	17.6	10.2
2002	409	24.5	16.7	15.6
2003	409	24.5	16.7	15.6
2004	434	21.5	20.2	18.7
2005	465	26.0	17.9	20.2
2006	502	29.0	17.3	20.9
2007	532	32.0	16.6	21.4
2008	594	33.0	18.0	22.1
2009	304	22.0	13.8	19.7
2010	314	21.0	14.9	28.7
2011	375	28.0	13.3	38.9
2012	345	23.0	15.0	18.8
2013	337	23.0	14.6	18.1
2014	383	24.0	15.9	29
2015	350	25.0	14.0	30
2016	348	22.0	15.8	28.2
2017	353	21.3	16.5	25.2
2018	392	21.0	18.6	24.7
2019	425	23.0	18.4	25.4
2020	411	23.0	17.8	30.7
2021	394	26.0	15.1	32.7
2022	405	26.0	15.5	32.8
2023	406	28.0	14.5	44.1

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 Paramount Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	391	19.5	20.1	9.5
1996	391	19.5	20.1	9.5
1997	412	20.5	20.1	9
1998	427	20.5	20.8	8.7
1999	431	20.5	21.0	11.1
2000	429	24.5	17.5	11.9
2001	413	23.5	17.6	10.2
2002	409	24.5	16.7	15.6
2003	409	24.5	16.7	15.6
2004	434	21.5	20.2	18.7
2005	465	26.0	17.9	20.2
2006	502	29.0	17.3	20.9
2007	532	32.0	16.6	21.4
2008	594	33.0	18.0	22.1
2009	304	22.0	13.8	19.7
2010	314	21.0	14.9	28.7
2011	375	28.0	13.3	38.9
2012	345	23.0	15.0	18.8
2013	337	23.0	14.6	18.1
2014	383	24.0	15.9	29
2015	350	25.0	14.0	30
2016	348	22.0	15.8	28.2
2017	353	21.3	16.5	25.2
2018	392	21.0	18.6	24.7
2019	425	23.0	18.4	25.4
2020	411	23.0	17.8	30.7
2021	394	26.0	15.1	32.7
2022	405	26.0	15.5	32.8
2023	406	28.0	14.5	44.1

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 Paramount Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$688 (5.9%)	$10,958 (94.1%)	$11,646
2020	$729 (6.0%)	$11,375 (94.2%)	$12,077
2021	$1,456 (10.8%)	$12,096 (89.4%)	$13,525
2022	$1,169 (8.4%)	$12,700 (91.6%)	$13,869
2023	$1,446 (8.5%)	$15,625 (91.5%)	$17,071

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paramount Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 260^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 205^th of 855 Elementary schools	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	425	406	4.5%
African American	46	64	39.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	27	17	37%
Hispanic	50	65	30%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	270	231	14.4%
Two or More Races	32	29	9.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.4%	44.1%	18.7%

Schools Near Paramount Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paramount Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19410 Longmeadow Rd	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8289	406	28	14.5	44.1%	231 (56.9%)	64 (15.8%)	65 (16.0%)	17 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.1%)	78	183^rd of 859 public elementary schools	78.7%		75.1	205^th of 855 public elementary schools	76.0%	22	52.5	45.3	38.9	45.2	68.3	81.0	63.9	70.8	33.3	$17,071	$1,446	$15,625
Fountaindale Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	901 Northern Ave	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8156	378	24	15.7	54.0%	191 (50.5%)	74 (19.6%)	57 (15.1%)	19 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.8%)	85	121^st of 859 public elementary schools	85.9%		86	114^th of 855 public elementary schools	86.7%	7	65.7	46.4	52.4	54.8	66.7	65.2	67.7	66.5	47.6	$17,351	$1,341	$16,010
Potomac Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 E Magnolia Ave	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8305	348	20	17.5	72.1%	142 (40.8%)	69 (19.8%)	75 (21.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	56 (16.1%)	40.6	451^st of 859 public elementary schools	47.5%		57.8	315^th of 855 public elementary schools	63.2%	136	33.9	25.0	27.1	29.1	47.3	37.2	39.6	41.8	18.4	$13,768	$1,174	$12,594
Maugansville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18023 Maugans Ave	Maugansville	21767	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8230	676	44	15.5	63.8%	342 (50.6%)	117 (17.3%)	127 (18.8%)	27 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.3%)	44	430^th of 859 public elementary schools	49.9%		41.5	443^rd of 855 public elementary schools	48.2%	13	44.6	26.5	20.0	30.4	44.4	52.0	33.0	43.2	22.2	$15,442	$1,978	$13,464
Salem Avenue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1323 Salem Ave Ext	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8313	687	48	14.4	89.8%	228 (33.2%)	165 (24.0%)	147 (21.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	140 (20.4%)	32	515^th of 859 public elementary schools	40.0%		35	509^th of 855 public elementary schools	40.5%	6	34.3	16.0	21.6	23.9	41.7	36.3	37.9	38.5	10.7	$18,536	$3,803	$14,733
Pangborn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	195 Pangborn Blvd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8282	673	50	13.3	81.0%	248 (36.8%)	153 (22.7%)	161 (23.9%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (13.8%)	29.1	546^th of 859 public elementary schools	36.4%		25.3	589^th of 855 public elementary schools	31.1%	43	28.0	21.1	17.5	22.3	36.1	32.1	33.7	34.0	17.6	$18,794	$3,453	$15,341
Jonathan Hager Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12615 Sedgwick Way	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8440	469	29	16.1	77.2%	140 (29.9%)	182 (38.8%)	70 (14.9%)	8 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (13.9%)	30.8	532^nd of 859 public elementary schools	38.1%		45.1	406^th of 855 public elementary schools	52.5%	126	30.3	31.9	23.3	28.5	26.7	39.4	30.1	32.0	10.8	$16,768	$2,830	$13,938
Bester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	385 Mill St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8001	494	44	11.2	88.5%	171 (34.6%)	130 (26.3%)	96 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	95 (19.2%)	11.3	800^th of 859 public elementary schools	6.9%		14.1	746^th of 855 public elementary schools	12.7%	54	11.0	11.5	7.5	10.1	16.7	17.9	18.8	17.8	9.1	$21,025	$4,814	$16,211
Eastern Elementary	Public	3-5	1320 Yale Dr	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8122	433	32	13.4	85.0%	130 (30.0%)	126 (29.1%)	94 (21.7%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72 (16.6%)	37	470^th of 859 public elementary schools	45.3%		36.4	494^th of 855 public elementary schools	42.2%	24	30.8	20.4	21.0	23.8	38.2	43.3	46.0	42.7	17.9	$19,418	$3,537	$15,881
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1311 Yale Drive	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8668	567	43	13.1	80.1%	172 (30.3%)	165 (29.1%)	118 (20.8%)	23 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	88 (15.5%)								(n/a)										$19,855	$3,967	$15,888

Frequently Asked Questions about Paramount Elementary

Is Paramount Elementary a good school?

Paramount Elementary ranks 183^rd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Paramount Elementary attend?

Students who attend Paramount Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northern Middle
High : North Hagerstown High

How many students attend Paramount Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Paramount Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Paramount Elementary?

Students at Paramount Elementary are 57% White, 16% Hispanic, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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