Mary H. Matula Elementary School vs. Dr. James Craik Elementary School
Should you attend Mary H. Matula 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
Mary H. Matula Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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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 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary H. Matula 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 52% (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 62% 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
551 students
514 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#446 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)
32%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
39
Kindergarten Students
76
67
Grade 1 Students
78
81
Grade 2 Students
83
82
Grade 3 Students
72
71
Grade 4 Students
89
88
Grade 5 Students
108
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
40%
38%
% White
38%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
