Goshen Elementary School vs. Laytonsville Elementary School
Should you attend Goshen Elementary School or Laytonsville 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
Goshen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Laytonsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Goshen 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 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laytonsville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
516 students
333 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#490 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#379 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
-
Kindergarten Students
69
60
Grade 1 Students
81
57
Grade 2 Students
93
63
Grade 3 Students
69
52
Grade 4 Students
80
53
Grade 5 Students
96
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
10%
% Hispanic
48%
35%
% Black
25%
20%
% White
12%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
