Bester Elementary vs Salem Avenue Elementary
Bester Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 7.0/10. In math proficiency, Salem Avenue Elementary leads at 29.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Bester Elementary
Hagerstown, MD
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
461 students
Salem Avenue Elementary
Hagerstown, MD
7.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
705 students
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| Metric | Bester Elementary | Salem Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 7.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.6 | 8.1 |
| Growth Score | 9.4 | 7.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.9% | 87.1% |
| Environment Score | 6.1 | 5.2 |
| State Rank | #333 of 1,363 | #514 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 76th | 62th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Bester Elementary | Salem Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 11.0% | 29.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 18.0% | 35.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Bester Elementary | Salem Avenue Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 461 | 705 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.0:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.9% | 87.1% |
| District | Washington County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
| City | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hagerstown (21740) | Hagerstown (21740) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,410 | $59,410 |
| Median Home Value | $241,600 | $241,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,031 | $1,031 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 20.1% | 20.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 28 min |