Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cradlerock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cradlerock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Cradlerock Elementary School's student population of 457 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cradlerock Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cradlerock Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#880 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
48%
33%
White
20%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cradlerock Elementary School's ranking?
Cradlerock Elementary School is ranked #880 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cradlerock Elementary School often compared to?
Cradlerock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atholton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Cradlerock Elementary School?
457 students attend Cradlerock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cradlerock Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cradlerock Elementary School?
Cradlerock Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cradlerock Elementary School offer ?
Cradlerock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cradlerock Elementary School part of?
Cradlerock Elementary School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.
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