Forest Lakes Elementary School vs. Hickory Elementary School
Should you attend Forest Lakes Elementary School or Hickory 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
Forest Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Hickory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hickory Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
420 students
664 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#167 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#239 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
96
Grade 1 Students
50
116
Grade 2 Students
75
115
Grade 3 Students
72
116
Grade 4 Students
102
119
Grade 5 Students
62
102
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
5%
9%
% White
81%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
