Damascus Elementary School vs. Little Bennett Elementary School
Should I attend Damascus Elementary School or Little Bennett 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
Damascus Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Little Bennett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Damascus 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 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Little Bennett Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 80% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
361 students
642 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#321 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
83
Grade 1 Students
61
111
Grade 2 Students
64
116
Grade 3 Students
64
111
Grade 4 Students
60
108
Grade 5 Students
54
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
28%
% Hispanic
44%
18%
% Black
8%
27%
% White
37%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.78
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
