Paramount Elementary vs Bester Elementary
Paramount Elementary and Bester Elementary are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.0 out of 10. In math proficiency, Paramount Elementary leads at 47.0%.
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.
Paramount Elementary
Hagerstown, MD
8.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
416 students
Bester Elementary
Hagerstown, MD
7.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
461 students
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| Metric | Paramount Elementary | Bester Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 5.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.7 | 9.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.2% | 88.9% |
| Environment Score | 7.7 | 6.1 |
| State Rank | #211 of 1,363 | #333 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 85th | 76th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Paramount Elementary | Bester Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 11.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 18.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Paramount Elementary | Bester Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 416 | 461 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 50.2% | 88.9% |
| District | Washington County Public Schools | Washington County Public Schools |
| City | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Hagerstown (21742) | Hagerstown (21740) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,533 | $59,410 |
| Median Home Value | $280,100 | $241,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,267 | $1,031 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.9% | 20.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 17.2% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 28 min |