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Mars Estates Elementary School vs. Bear Creek Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Mars Estates Elementary School
1500 E Homberg Ave
Essex, MD 21221
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Bear Creek Elementary School
1601 Melbourne Rd
Dundalk, MD 21222
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mars Estates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 464 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bear Creek Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 49% 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
350 students
464 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mars Estates 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 Bear Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mars Estates Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bear Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mars Estates 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 Bear Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mars Estates Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore 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 Bear Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore 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

#810 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#917 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mars Estates 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 Bear Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mars Estates Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore 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 Bear Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
28%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mars Estates Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore 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 Bear Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mars Estates Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore 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 Bear Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore 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 Mars Estates Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bear Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
47
37
Kindergarten Students
58
67
Grade 1 Students
51
79
Grade 2 Students
47
76
Grade 3 Students
51
72
Grade 4 Students
47
62
Grade 5 Students
49
71

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mars Estates Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore 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 Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore 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
19%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mars Estates Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore 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 Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore 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
57%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mars Estates Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore 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 Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore 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
13%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mars Estates Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore 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 Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore 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
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mars Estates Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore 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 Bear Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mars Estates Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore 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 Bear Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore 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
68%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mars Estates Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore 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 Bear Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore 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
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mars Estates Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore 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 Bear Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore 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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