West Towson Elementary School vs. Riderwood Elementary School
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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
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
30 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of Riderwood Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Riderwood Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/36000/36108/riderwood-elementary-school-chart-7sjYFY.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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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%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Riderwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Riderwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/36000/36108/riderwood-elementary-school-chart-Hi1Uak.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
70-74%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
75-79%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riderwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riderwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/36000/36108/riderwood-elementary-school-chart-ML6kww.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
60-69%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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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%
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% Hispanic
6%
5%
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% Black
10%
8%
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% White
64%
76%
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![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riderwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riderwood Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/36000/36108/riderwood-elementary-school-chart-bxfePOL.png)
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
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![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riderwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riderwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/36000/36108/riderwood-elementary-school-chart-EGR6RM.png)
Diversity Score
0.56
0.41
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Riderwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Riderwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/36000/36108/riderwood-elementary-school-chart-zT209a.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
4%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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