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Church Creek Elementary School vs. Bel Air Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Church Creek Elementary School
4299 Church Creek Rd
Belcamp, MD 21017
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Bel Air Elementary School
30 E Lee St
Bel Air, MD 21014
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
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Bel Air Elementary School 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 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 722 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Church Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bel Air 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 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
722 students
514 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Church Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bel Air Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Church Creek Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bel Air Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Church Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bel Air Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Church Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harford 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 Bel Air Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harford 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

#700 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#94 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Church Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bel Air Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in MD)
66%
(Top 10% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Church Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harford 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 Bel Air Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
71%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Church Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harford 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 Bel Air Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Church Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harford 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 Bel Air Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Church Creek Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bel Air Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
37
37
Kindergarten Students
111
64
Grade 1 Students
105
74
Grade 2 Students
123
81
Grade 3 Students
124
93
Grade 4 Students
123
83
Grade 5 Students
99
82

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Church Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harford 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 Bel Air Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harford 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
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Church Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harford 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 Bel Air Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harford 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
44%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Church Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harford 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 Bel Air Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harford 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
29%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Church Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harford 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 Bel Air Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harford 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
14%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Church Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harford 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 Bel Air Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Church Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harford 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 Bel Air Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harford 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
51%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Church Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harford 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 Bel Air Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harford 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
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Church Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harford 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 Bel Air Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harford 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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