Forest Lakes Elementary School vs. Hickory Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hickory Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
462 students
632 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#418 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#457 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
74
106
Grade 1 Students
71
111
Grade 2 Students
98
110
Grade 3 Students
54
99
Grade 4 Students
78
100
Grade 5 Students
87
106
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
84%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%