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#1151 of 1,363 schools in MD

Hebron - Harman Elementary

Elementary School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Hanover, MD

An Anne Arundel County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7660 Ridge Chapel Road, Hanover, MD 21076

  • Math 23% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 29% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.6% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.3% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.8 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$17,624
Chronic Absenteeism44.2%

Students at Hebron - Harman Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency23%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency29%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
23%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hebron - Harman Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$143,409

Median home value

$492,100

Median rent

$2,337/mo

College educated

55.1%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

4.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
New Life AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privateK–51.1 mi51Compare →
Arundel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–121.6 mi278Compare →
Severn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–51.6 mi506Compare →
Chesapeake Science PointCharter · enrollment unverified8.3K–121.7 mi889Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools

Schools in district
126
Rank in district
#105 of 123
District spending per student
$17,624NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hebron - Harman Elementary is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hebron - Harman Elementary

Hebron - Harman Elementary is a public elementary school in Hanover, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 613 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,151 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hebron - Harman Elementary

What grades does Hebron - Harman Elementary serve?

Hebron - Harman Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Hebron - Harman Elementary?

Hebron - Harman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hebron - Harman Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Hebron - Harman Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hebron - Harman Elementary rank in MD?

Hebron - Harman Elementary ranks #1,151 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Hebron - Harman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Hebron - Harman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hebron - Harman Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hebron - Harman Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hebron - Harman Elementary a charter school?

No, Hebron - Harman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hebron - Harman Elementary a Title I school?

No, Hebron - Harman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hebron - Harman Elementary?

62.3% of students at Hebron - Harman Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
613
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Anne Arundel County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.2%
Area population (ZIP 21076)
23,642
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
37.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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