Serving 436 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Worthington 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 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Worthington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Worthington Elementary School's student population of 436 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Worthington Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Worthington Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
37%
7%
Hispanic
6%
22%
Black
7%
33%
White
42%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worthington Elementary School's ranking?
Worthington Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Worthington Elementary School often compared to?
Worthington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellows Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Worthington Elementary School?
436 students attend Worthington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Worthington Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Worthington Elementary School?
Worthington Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Worthington Elementary School offer ?
Worthington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Worthington Elementary School part of?
Worthington Elementary School is part of Howard County School District.
School Reviews
5 11/22/2011
We have enjoyed all aspects of the academic, social, and extracurricular programs at Worthington. We live so close our children walk to school!
2 9/16/2010
We moved to the area for the schools. Howard County is well known for their school system. Unfortunately, they aim for the common denominator, and not any higher.
They also sent our child home on the bus twice; the problem is, he is not a bus rider and was lost twice. The school accepted no responsibility. I do not recommend this school
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