Hammond Elementary School vs. Forest Ridge Elementary School
Should I attend Hammond Elementary School or Forest Ridge 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
Hammond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hammond 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 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (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 54% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 656 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Ridge 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 24% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
622 students
656 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#497 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
31
Kindergarten Students
97
107
Grade 1 Students
95
93
Grade 2 Students
109
119
Grade 3 Students
106
92
Grade 4 Students
106
97
Grade 5 Students
109
117
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
20%
% Hispanic
10%
17%
% Black
20%
40%
% White
46%
17%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%