Northwestern Elementary School vs. North Salisbury Elementary School
Should you attend Northwestern Elementary School or North Salisbury 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
Northwestern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
North Salisbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwestern 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 505 students in grades 3-5, North Salisbury Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
3-5
Total Students
341 students
505 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#554 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#333 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
-
Kindergarten Students
49
-
Grade 1 Students
50
-
Grade 2 Students
58
-
Grade 3 Students
50
161
Grade 4 Students
48
171
Grade 5 Students
52
173
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% Black
8%
33%
% White
80%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
