Heather Hills Elementary School vs. Glenarden Woods Elementary School
Should I attend Heather Hills Elementary School or Glenarden Woods 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
Heather Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Glenarden Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 314 students in grades 2-5, Heather Hills 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 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 388 students in grades 2-5, Glenarden Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
2-5
2-5
Total Students
314 students
388 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#111 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
53
61
Grade 3 Students
90
95
Grade 4 Students
77
118
Grade 5 Students
94
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
6%
15%
% Black
74%
64%
% White
7%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
