Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Boonsboro Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boonsboro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Boonsboro Elementary School's student population of 503 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Boonsboro Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boonsboro Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
2%
33%
White
87%
32%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boonsboro Elementary School's ranking?
Boonsboro Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Boonsboro Elementary School often compared to?
Boonsboro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamsport Elementary School, Myersville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Boonsboro Elementary School?
503 students attend Boonsboro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Boonsboro Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boonsboro Elementary School?
Boonsboro Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boonsboro Elementary School offer ?
Boonsboro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Boonsboro Elementary School part of?
Boonsboro Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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