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 395 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 13:1 is lower than 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 67% (majority Black).
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-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 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
395 students
382 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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
Kindergarten Students
58
67
Grade 1 Students
81
65
Grade 2 Students
56
63
Grade 3 Students
73
58
Grade 4 Students
72
60
Grade 5 Students
55
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
9%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
7%
10%
% White
74%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
