Diamond Elementary School vs. Rachel Carson Elementary School
Should I attend Diamond Elementary School or Rachel Carson 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
Diamond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 732 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Diamond 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 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rachel Carson 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 41% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
732 students
682 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#205 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
22
Kindergarten Students
117
90
Grade 1 Students
136
105
Grade 2 Students
124
104
Grade 3 Students
125
124
Grade 4 Students
127
119
Grade 5 Students
103
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
52%
19%
% Hispanic
10%
20%
% Black
9%
8%
% White
23%
46%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%