Crestwood Middle School vs. Ballenger Creek Middle School
Should I attend Crestwood Middle School or Ballenger Creek Middle 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
Crestwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Ballenger Creek Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 667 students in grades 6-8, Crestwood Middle 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 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 77% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 790 students in grades 6-8, Ballenger Creek Middle 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 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
667 students
790 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#496 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
232
262
Grade 7 Students
210
255
Grade 8 Students
225
273
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
7%
% Hispanic
28%
23%
% Black
34%
21%
% White
23%
41%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
