South Shore Elementary School vs. Rolling Knolls Elementary School
Should you attend South Shore Elementary School or Rolling Knolls 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
South Shore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Rolling Knolls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Shore 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rolling Knolls 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 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
281 students
385 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#180 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#554 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
48
60
Grade 1 Students
46
61
Grade 2 Students
40
58
Grade 3 Students
50
60
Grade 4 Students
44
73
Grade 5 Students
53
53
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
24%
37%
% Black
2%
8%
% White
63%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
3%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
