Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Point Pleasant Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Point Pleasant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Point Pleasant Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
486 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Point Pleasant Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Point Pleasant Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#652 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
33%
24%
Black
19%
32%
White
39%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Pleasant Elementary School's ranking?
Point Pleasant Elementary School is ranked #652 out of 1,338 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Point Pleasant Elementary School?
486 students attend Point Pleasant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Point Pleasant Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Point Pleasant Elementary School?
Point Pleasant Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Point Pleasant Elementary School offer ?
Point Pleasant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Point Pleasant Elementary School part of?
Point Pleasant Elementary School is part of Anne Arundel County School District.
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