Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School vs. Northwood Elementary School
Should you attend Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School or Northwood 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
Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Northwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Lois T. Murray Elementary Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
School Type
Special
n/a
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Total Students
36 students
575 students
% Male | % Female
69% | 31%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#961 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1050 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
70
Kindergarten Students
1
83
Grade 1 Students
3
74
Grade 2 Students
7
70
Grade 3 Students
1
79
Grade 4 Students
4
94
Grade 5 Students
3
102
Grade 6 Students
9
-
Grade 7 Students
4
1
Grade 8 Students
4
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
4%
% Black
86%
93%
% White
3%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
