Denton Elementary School vs. Federalsburg Elementary School
Should you attend Denton Elementary School or Federalsburg Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Denton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Most improved public schools
Federalsburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Denton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Federalsburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
627 students
390 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#718 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
68
46
Kindergarten Students
87
56
Grade 1 Students
81
54
Grade 2 Students
92
64
Grade 3 Students
97
43
Grade 4 Students
101
64
Grade 5 Students
101
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
18%
41%
% White
60%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
16%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
