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Pershing Hill Elementary School
(410) 222-6519
7600 29th Division Rd
Fort Meade, MD 20755
Level: K-5
District: Anne Arundel County Public Schools

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In-depth school information including test scores, student stats, parent ratings and reviews for Pershing Hill Elementary School, Fort Meade, MD.

Census Info	Value	Year
White, non-Hispanic:	57.44%	(2007)
Black, non-Hispanic:	26.86%	(2007)
Hispanic:	7.85%	(2007)
Asian:	7.85%	(2007)
Student Teacher Ratio:	15.13%	(2007)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	31.91%	(2006)

Pershing Hill Elementary School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	3
Average Principals Rating	3
Average Teachers Rating	3
Average Activities Rating	3
Average Parents Rating	4
Average Safety Rating	4

Pershing Hill Elementary School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2008-05-08 “We transferred to PHES from a Mid-Western State. My daughters - 2nd and 3rd grade - were considered ahead of their classes academically in the previous school, but they were average and below average when we arrived here. The teachers were wonderful about evaluating their strengths and weaknesses and helping the girls to pull up and even excell academically here. The art, music and PE programs are wonderful! I don't feel there is good communication between the teachers and working parents and would like to see a better special needs program. Overall, it is an excellent school and I thank the staff for doing such a wonderful job.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2007-11-14 “I have two children at PHES, one in 2nd grade and one in 5th. I have found Pershing Hill to be an excellent school. The teachers are strict, yet effective. The class sizes are small (my 5th grader only has 15 students in his class), and the children get a lot of individual attention. My 2nd grader has trouble reading, and I do wish that he could get more help in the school, but there are many outside facilities in this area which offer help to children with special needs. Overall, I am very happy with the school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-12-19 “I have only positive things to say about Pershing Hill. The Staff and Teachers are focused on the children, and yes they are strict but I think that with today's pressure that the kids have to deal with, it's at least controlled at P.H.E. I had both kids at the school and both loved it and made lots of friends from the first day they got there. The staff and Principal are there to help you with the transition and the teachers understand the military life eventhough it's a public school. Keep up the Great Work P.H.E!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2006-11-17 “I felt this school's special education staff needs training. The principal is well-intentioned and the teachers of strings, music, and P.E. are exceptional. However, the school stresses rote memorization and seemed to lack, in my opinion, up to date teaching practices.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2006-02-27 “This has been a good school for my 3rd grader. Teachers are somewhat strict but seem genuinely interested in children succeeding. It's a small school, but my daughter has enjoyed the activities offered, such as learning to play the violin.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-10-11 “This has been a very positive experience so far. The teachers seem genuinely interested in teaching and the staff is very friendly. My 3rd grader's teacher has been very positive and I have been pleased with my daughter's progess so far this year.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-08-07 “this is one of the most positive experiences that my children have had. The teachers creative and concerned dealing well with the challeges that come with teaching on a military post as well a taking advantage of diversity and unique experiences that go with it. The art, music, and physical education programs are among the best that we have seen yet. I have to agree that the special education classes are not good, but I believe that improvements are being made. The only other negative thing is that the county uses this school as a stepping-stone to train new principals. All the princpals that I have known have been very good, but the administration at the school changes almost yearly which can cause some friction as the staff are almost constantly having to adjust to a diferent outlook. This is a small and very friendly school.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2005-05-27 “It's an excellent school. When we moved to a new home I even got an out of area waiver so I could keep my children in this school. My children have lived in many school districts, and this is the only one I've done that for. The teaching staff, especially for grades 3-5 (the ones I have had personal experience with), are excellent. There is a great deal of community and parental involvement, and the art, pe, media, and various music teachers are very dedicated, as is the rest of the staff. In addition to covering the 'basics', the staff uses many very creative and innovative teaching methods. They are also very understanding and sympathetic to the unique problems that face military families, and are willing to help you help your children through them.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 1 2005-02-24 “The worst special education program I have ever seen.”