Very Good
#300 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 22% in state
Hickory Elementary
Elementary School · Harford County Public Schools · Bel Air, MD
A Harford County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2100 Conowingo Rd, Bel Air, MD 21014
- Math 53% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hickory Elementary score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 34 points since 2020, reaching 62% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hickory 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,245/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bel Air), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,825
Median home value
$407,800
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Montessori of Towson, Inc.Private · tuition | 6.1private | PK–6 | 2.0 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Forest Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Forest Lakes ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Harford Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 273 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harford County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #14 of 55
- District spending per student
- $17,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hickory Elementary is listed in Harford County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hickory Elementary
Hickory Elementary is a public elementary school in Bel Air, MD, part of Harford County Public Schools, serving approximately 664 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hickory Elementary
What grades does Hickory Elementary serve?
Hickory Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hickory Elementary?
Hickory Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 664 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hickory Elementary rank in MD?
Hickory Elementary ranks #300 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Hickory Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hickory Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Hickory Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hickory Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hickory Elementary a charter school?
No, Hickory Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hickory Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hickory Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hickory Elementary?
23.3% of students at Hickory 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 664
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Harford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (410) 638-4170
- Area population (ZIP 21014)
- 37,976
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 21014; 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
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