West Towson Elementary School vs. Riderwood Elementary School
Should I attend West Towson Elementary School or Riderwood Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' 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 376 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 13:1 is lower 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 66% (majority Black).
Serving 381 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 24% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
376 students
381 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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
Kindergarten Students
55
71
Grade 1 Students
61
56
Grade 2 Students
62
75
Grade 3 Students
63
70
Grade 4 Students
69
58
Grade 5 Students
66
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
10%
8%
% White
64%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
