Hickory Elementary School vs. Forest Lakes Elementary School
Should you attend Hickory Elementary School or Forest Lakes 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
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
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
Overview
Serving 657 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 67% (majority Black).
Serving 428 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 67% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
657 students
428 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#167 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
117
51
Grade 1 Students
106
73
Grade 2 Students
113
69
Grade 3 Students
116
97
Grade 4 Students
98
56
Grade 5 Students
107
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
8%
5%
% White
73%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
