Seventh District Elementary School vs. Sparks Elementary School
Should you attend Seventh District Elementary School or Sparks 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
Seventh District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Sparks 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 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seventh District Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sparks 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 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
346 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#50 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
76%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
60
78
Grade 1 Students
58
82
Grade 2 Students
49
74
Grade 3 Students
48
89
Grade 4 Students
58
77
Grade 5 Students
57
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
87%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
