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#730 of 1,363 schools in MD
Pershing Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Anne Arundel County Public Schools · Ft. Meade, MD
An Anne Arundel County Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7600 29th Division Road, Ft. Meade, MD 20755
- Math 37% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pershing Hill Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
22.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pershing Hill 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,886
Median rent
$2,380/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
0.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20755; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Meade Early Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Manor View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 1–5 | 0.8 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Meade Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Jessup ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 594 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 126
- Rank in district
- #59 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
Pershing Hill Elementary is listed in Anne Arundel County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pershing Hill Elementary
Pershing Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Ft. Meade, MD, part of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, serving approximately 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #730 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pershing Hill Elementary
What grades does Pershing Hill Elementary serve?
Pershing Hill Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Pershing Hill Elementary?
Pershing Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pershing Hill Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pershing Hill Elementary rank in MD?
Pershing Hill Elementary ranks #730 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Pershing Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pershing Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Pershing Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pershing Hill Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pershing Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, Pershing Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pershing Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pershing Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pershing Hill Elementary?
22.8% of students at Pershing Hill 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
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anne Arundel County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (410) 222-6519
- Area population (ZIP 20755)
- 10,477
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 20755; 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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