Westside Intermediate vs. Northwestern Elementary School
Should you attend Westside Intermediate or Northwestern 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
Westside Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Northwestern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 342 students in grades 2-5, Westside Intermediate ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwestern 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 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
2-5
PK-5
Total Students
342 students
335 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#505 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#554 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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35
Kindergarten Students
-
49
Grade 1 Students
-
49
Grade 2 Students
93
53
Grade 3 Students
72
55
Grade 4 Students
97
46
Grade 5 Students
80
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
13%
3%
% Black
10%
9%
% White
64%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
