West Towson Elementary School vs. Riderwood Elementary School
Should you attend West Towson Elementary School or Riderwood 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
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
Riderwood 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 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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
407 students
392 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#34 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
28
-
Kindergarten Students
58
52
Grade 1 Students
75
60
Grade 2 Students
66
83
Grade 3 Students
66
53
Grade 4 Students
55
74
Grade 5 Students
59
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
9%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
12%
6%
% White
62%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
