Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School vs. Dr. James Craik Elementary School
Should you attend Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School or Dr. James Craik 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
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Diversity
Overview
Serving 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Thomas L. Higdon 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 33% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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
411 students
514 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#554 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#394 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
39
Kindergarten Students
70
67
Grade 1 Students
51
81
Grade 2 Students
59
82
Grade 3 Students
63
71
Grade 4 Students
51
88
Grade 5 Students
79
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
15%
38%
% White
72%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
12%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
