Sparks Elementary School vs. Hereford Middle School
Should you attend Sparks Elementary School or Hereford Middle 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
Sparks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Hereford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 903 students in grades 6-8, Hereford Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
6-8
Total Students
472 students
903 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#50 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#285 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
78
-
Grade 1 Students
82
-
Grade 2 Students
74
-
Grade 3 Students
89
-
Grade 4 Students
77
-
Grade 5 Students
72
-
Grade 6 Students
-
282
Grade 7 Students
-
306
Grade 8 Students
-
315
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
83%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
