West Friendship Elementary School

12500 Frederick Road
West Friendship, MD 21794
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Friendship Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 49% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

West Friendship Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

West Friendship Elementary School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
382 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

West Friendship Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Friendship Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#156 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
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49%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Friendship Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Friendship 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
21%
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Black
5%
33%
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White
60%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of West Friendship Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Friendship Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Friendship Elementary School's ranking?
West Friendship Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are West Friendship Elementary School often compared to?
West Friendship Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waverly Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend West Friendship Elementary School?
382 students attend West Friendship Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of West Friendship Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Friendship Elementary School?
West Friendship Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Friendship Elementary School offer ?
West Friendship Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Friendship Elementary School part of?
West Friendship Elementary School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 10%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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