Fox Chapel Elementary School vs. Rachel Carson Elementary School
Should I attend Fox Chapel 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
Fox Chapel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
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 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fox Chapel 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 38% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
573 students
682 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#248 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)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
22
Kindergarten Students
75
90
Grade 1 Students
71
105
Grade 2 Students
91
104
Grade 3 Students
86
124
Grade 4 Students
111
119
Grade 5 Students
110
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
19%
% Hispanic
46%
20%
% Black
24%
8%
% White
10%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%