Fifth District Elementary School vs. Fort Garrison Elementary School
Should I attend Fifth District Elementary School or Fort Garrison 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
Fifth District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Fort Garrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fifth District Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Garrison Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
291 students
286 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#223 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#330 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
12
Kindergarten Students
45
45
Grade 1 Students
49
51
Grade 2 Students
41
44
Grade 3 Students
55
40
Grade 4 Students
52
53
Grade 5 Students
49
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
n/a
21%
% White
88%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
