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Cradlerock Elementary School

6700 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045

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Cradlerock Elementary School serves 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Cradlerock Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 456 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
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:

School Overview

Cradlerock Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

456 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Cradlerock Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Cradlerock Elementary School is 0.70, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#880 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

12%

20%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

16%

36%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

19%

20%

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Black

47%

34%

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White

19%

34%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.73

This chart display the diversity score of Cradlerock Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

42%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cradlerock Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Howard County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

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?

456 students attend Cradlerock Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Cradlerock Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% 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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 456 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 81%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education