Riderwood Elementary School vs. West Towson Elementary School
Should you attend Riderwood Elementary School or West Towson 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
Riderwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Towson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riderwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Towson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher 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 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
392 students
407 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#34 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#35 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
85%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
28
Kindergarten Students
52
58
Grade 1 Students
60
75
Grade 2 Students
83
66
Grade 3 Students
53
66
Grade 4 Students
74
55
Grade 5 Students
70
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
9%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
74%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
