Cradlerock School serves 932 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 82% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
932 students
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)82%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
47%
33%
White
22%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MD state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% MD state average).
How many students attend Cradlerock School?
932 students attend Cradlerock School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Cradlerock School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cradlerock School?
Cradlerock School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cradlerock School offer ?
Cradlerock School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Cradlerock School part of?
Cradlerock School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.
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