Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jonathan Hager Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jonathan Hager Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jonathan Hager Elementary School's student population of 490 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Jonathan Hager Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jonathan Hager Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#600 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
40%
33%
White
28%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Jonathan Hager Elementary School's ranking?
Jonathan Hager Elementary School is ranked #600 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Jonathan Hager Elementary School?
490 students attend Jonathan Hager Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Jonathan Hager Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonathan Hager Elementary School?
Jonathan Hager Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jonathan Hager Elementary School offer ?
Jonathan Hager Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jonathan Hager Elementary School part of?
Jonathan Hager Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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