Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John Humbird 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Humbird Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John Humbird Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Mascot
Bull Dogs
School Rankings
John Humbird Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Humbird Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#861 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
1%
23%
Black
15%
33%
White
67%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bull Dogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Humbird Elementary School's ranking?
John Humbird Elementary School is ranked #861 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are John Humbird Elementary School often compared to?
John Humbird Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George's Creek Elementary School, South Penn Elementary School, Mt. Savage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend John Humbird Elementary School?
253 students attend John Humbird Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of John Humbird Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Humbird Elementary School?
John Humbird Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Humbird Elementary School offer ?
John Humbird Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Humbird Elementary School part of?
John Humbird Elementary School is part of Allegany County School District.
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