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Barbara Ingram School For The Arts vs. Reservoir High School

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School Overview

School
Barbara Ingram School For The Arts
7-11 S. Potomac Street
Hagerstown, MD 21740
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Reservoir High School
11550 Scaggsville Rd
Fulton, MD 20759
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Barbara Ingram School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Reservoir High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades 9-12, Barbara Ingram School For The Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 1,729 students in grades 9-12, Reservoir High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
330 students
1,729 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Reservoir High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
30% | 70%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Reservoir High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
115 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Reservoir High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Reservoir High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Howard County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#133 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
#255 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Reservoir High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in MD)
43%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reservoir High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reservoir High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Reservoir High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 20% in MD)
94%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Reservoir High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts by grade.
This chart displays the students of Reservoir High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
89
413
Grade 10 Students
93
429
Grade 11 Students
85
450
Grade 12 Students
63
437

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Reservoir High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Reservoir High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
9%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Reservoir High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
68%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Reservoir High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Reservoir High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Howard County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Reservoir High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Reservoir High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barbara Ingram School For The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washington County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Reservoir High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Howard County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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