Summary:
In zip code 20636, there is one elementary school, Hollywood Elementary, serving grades PK through 5 in Hollywood, MD, within the St. Mary's County Public Schools district.
Hollywood Elementary is a standout school that consistently earns a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and has shown impressive improvement, climbing from the 72nd percentile in state rankings to the 84th percentile over the past three years. The school dramatically outperforms both its district and state averages in nearly every academic metric. For example, in Mathematics, 53.2% of students are proficient compared to the district's 36% and the state's 27.1%. In English Language Arts, 68.2% are proficient versus the district's 58.5% and the state's 51.7%. The school also excels in Science, with 54.9% of 5th graders proficient, far above the state average of 32.4%. Chronic absenteeism is notably low at 18.4%, well below the district average of 27.3%, indicating strong student attendance.
Despite a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 32.13% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, Hollywood Elementary achieves exceptional academic results, suggesting effective support for all students. The school's per-student spending of $19,331, combined with its outstanding outcomes and low absenteeism, points to a highly efficient use of resources. While math proficiency shows a slight decline from 3rd grade (64.9%) to 5th grade (42.3%), these scores remain well above state averages, and the school's overall trajectory of improvement makes it a clear model for success within the district.
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