Buckingham Elementary School vs. Ocean City Elementary School
Should I attend Buckingham Elementary School or Ocean City Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Buckingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Ocean City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Buckingham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ocean City Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
488 students
545 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#231 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
79
74
Kindergarten Students
67
104
Grade 1 Students
80
85
Grade 2 Students
78
98
Grade 3 Students
96
84
Grade 4 Students
88
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
24%
5%
% White
55%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
