Hickory Elementary vs Bester Elementary
Hickory Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.3/10 compared to 7.6/10. In math proficiency, Hickory Elementary leads at 17.0%.
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Hickory Elementary
Williamsport, MD
8.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
334 students
Bester Elementary
Hagerstown, MD
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
461 students
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| Metric | Hickory Elementary | Bester Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.3 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 5.6 |
| Growth Score | 9.8 | 9.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.8% | 88.9% |
| Environment Score | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| State Rank | #149 of 1,363 | #333 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 89th | 76th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hickory Elementary | Bester Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 17.0% | 11.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 27.0% | 18.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Hickory Elementary | Bester Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 334 | 461 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.8% | 88.9% |
| District | Washington County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
| City | Williamsport | Hagerstown |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Williamsport (21795) | Hagerstown (21740) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,542 | $59,410 |
| Median Home Value | $275,500 | $241,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,190 | $1,031 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.1% | 20.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | 17.2% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 28 min |