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Bester Elementary

385 Mill St, Hagerstown, MD 21740, United States
+1 (301) 766-8001
2.1
Overall Rating

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Bester Elementary Overview

About This School

Bester Elementary is a public elementary in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving 490 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 23% proficiency in ELA and 19% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 43 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $92,883, while the school provides one counselor for every 490 students. Students at the school are 49% male and 51% female. The demographic breakdown includes 30% Black, 29% White, 22% Hispanic, and 19% students of two or more races.

490
Total Students
PK-5
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
43 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts23%
Mathematics19%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
PK-5
County
Washington County
Students per Counselor
490:1

Bester Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

23%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 46%State Avg: 44%
19%
Mathematics
City Avg: 28%State Avg: 26%
N/A
Science

Class Information

11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 13.5:1
State Avg: 13.5:1
490
Students per Counselor

Bester Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
43

Average Teacher Salary

$92,883
City Avg: $92,883
State Avg: $84,033

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Students per Counselor490:1

Bester Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

48.98%
Male
51.02%
Female
Total Enrollment: 490 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White28.78%
Hispanic21.63%
Asian0.2%
Black30.41%
Two or More Races18.78%
Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bester Elementary

Q: What is Bester Elementary?

A: Bester Elementary is a elementary public located in Hagerstown.

Q: How many students attend Bester Elementary?

A: Bester Elementary has approximately 490 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Bester Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Bester Elementary is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Bester Elementary

Bester Elementary is a public elementary in Hagerstown, Maryland, serving 490 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 23% proficiency in ELA and 19% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 43 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $92,883, while the school provides one counselor for every 490 students. Students at the school are 49% male and 51% female. The demographic breakdown includes 30% Black, 29% White, 22% Hispanic, and 19% students of two or more races.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: . See methodology →
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About Bester Elementary - Hagerstown, MD

Quick Facts about Bester Elementary
School NameBester Elementary
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsPK-5
Location385 Mill St, Hagerstown, MD 21740, Hagerstown, MD
CountyWashington County
Phone+1 (301) 766-8001
Total Students490
Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Full-Time Teachers43
Rating2.1/10
ELA Proficiency23%
Math Proficiency19%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Bester Elementary

What is Bester Elementary?

Bester Elementary is a elementary public located in Hagerstown.

How many students attend Bester Elementary?

Bester Elementary has approximately 490 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bester Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Bester Elementary is 11:1.

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