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Harford County Public School District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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102 South Hickory Ave
Bel Air, MD 21014
Harford County
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PH: (410) 838-7300
FAX: (410) 893-2478

  • Grades PK-12
  • 38,610 students
  • 54 schools

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 MSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 87% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

Math
 88% (2011)
 86% (2010)
 87% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 82% (2007)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2011.

Source: MSDE, 2010-2011

Grade 4

Reading
 92% (2011)
 89% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 90% (2008)
 91% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

Math
 93% (2011)
 92% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 91% (2008)
 89% (2007)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

Source: MSDE, 2010-2011

Grade 5

Reading
 93% (2011)
 93% (2010)
 92% (2009)
 92% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2011.

Science
 77% (2011)
 76% (2010)
 73% (2009)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

Math
 86% (2011)
 89% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 84% (2007)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

Source: MSDE, 2010-2011

Grade 6

Reading
 87% (2011)
 90% (2010)
 89% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math
 85% (2011)
 82% (2010)
 78% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

Source: MSDE, 2010-2011

Grade 7

Reading
 88% (2011)
 85% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 86% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

Math
 78% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 79% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

Source: MSDE, 2010-2011

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 86% (2009)
 82% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2011.

Science
 81% (2011)
 79% (2010)
 77% (2009)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2011.

Math
 73% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

Source: MSDE, 2010-2011

About the Tests

  • In 2010-2011 Maryland used the Maryland State Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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 HSA Results

Scale: % passing

Algebra
 89% (2011)
 91% (2010)
 94% (2009)
The state average for Algebra was 84% in 2011.

English 2
 84% (2011)
 81% (2010)
 87% (2009)
The state average for English 2 was 82% in 2011.

Biology
 86% (2011)
 87% (2010)
 91% (2009)
The state average for Biology was 81% in 2011.

Source: MSDE, 2010-2011

About the tests

  • In 2010-2011 Maryland used the Maryland High School Assessments (HSA) to test students in English 2, algebra, and biology upon completion of each course.
  • The HSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland.
  • Beginning with the class of 2009, students are required to pass the tests in order to graduate.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1415

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic72%46%
Black, not Hispanic20%38%
Hispanic4%10%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program23%35%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,591$11,724
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Student and staff support10%10%
Administration9%11%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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