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Bester Elementary School

Bester Elementary School is a public primary school in Hagerstown, MD, serving grades PK–5, rated C+, with 490 students and an 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
490
Students per teacher
11.3:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Black30%
White29%
Hispanic22%
Two or more races19%
Asian0%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
85%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-14.0%
Prior-year enrollment
570

Homes assigned to this school

1,466 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Bester Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
385 Mill St, Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone
(301) 766-8001
Website
wcpsmd.com
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
240066001253
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School district

Washington County Public Schools

Common questions

About Bester Elementary School

How is Bester Elementary School rated?

Bester Elementary School holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Washington County Public Schools is rated B overall.

What grades does Bester Elementary School serve?

Bester Elementary School serves grades PK–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Bester Elementary School?

490 students attend Bester Elementary School, down from 570 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to Bester Elementary School?

TopHap matches 1,466 residential properties to Bester Elementary School in and around Hagerstown. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Bester Elementary School in?

Bester Elementary School is part of Washington County Public Schools, which reports 43 schools, 22,772 students and $15,420 of spending per student.