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#346 of 378 private schools in MD

Hillside Mennonite School

School · Hagerstown, MD

A private school in Hagerstown, MD serving grades 1st – 10th.

Private

11610 GREENCASTLE PIKE, Hagerstown, MD 21740

  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-1.8 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment171
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MD

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Hillside Mennonite School 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,177/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hagerstown), 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

$59,410

Median home value

$241,600

Median rent

$1,031/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

55.2%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Emmanuel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3PK–121.3 mi102Compare →
Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8PK–121.5 mi204Compare →
Cedar Ridge SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–122.8 mi26Compare →
Truth Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4PK–124.2 mi58Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Hillside Mennonite School is listed in Hagerstown, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hillside Mennonite School

Hillside Mennonite School is a private school in Hagerstown, MD, serving approximately 171 students in grades 1st-10th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillside Mennonite School

What grades does Hillside Mennonite School serve?

Hillside Mennonite School serves students in grades 1st through 10th.

How many students attend Hillside Mennonite School?

Hillside Mennonite School has an enrollment of approximately 171 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Mennonite School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillside Mennonite School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hillside Mennonite School rank in MD?

Hillside Mennonite School ranks #346 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Hillside Mennonite School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillside Mennonite School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hillside Mennonite School a private school?

Yes, Hillside Mennonite School is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Hillside Mennonite School a religious school?

Hillside Mennonite School has a Mennonite religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
1st – 10th
Enrollment
171
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Mennonite
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Washington County
Area population (ZIP 21740)
63,140
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
38.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 21740; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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