C−
Bester Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5Virtual
385 Mill St, Hagerstown, MD 21740 · (301) 766-8001 · Part of Washington County Public Schools
Students
490
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
85%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Bester Elementary
- Math proficiency 14 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 19.3%
Reading / language arts11%
State average 35.5%
Location
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385 Mill St, Hagerstown
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K42
Kindergarten75
Grade 171
Grade 268
Grade 370
Grade 474
Grade 590
Enrollment over time
491’20
524’21
494’22
461’23
490’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Black 30%White 29%Hispanic 22%Two or more races 19%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.