Hereford Middle School vs. Sparks Elementary School
Should I attend Hereford Middle School or Sparks 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
Hereford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sparks 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 911 students in grades 6-8, Hereford Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sparks 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 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
911 students
477 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#180 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
76
Grade 1 Students
-
78
Grade 2 Students
-
86
Grade 3 Students
-
76
Grade 4 Students
-
74
Grade 5 Students
-
87
Grade 6 Students
304
-
Grade 7 Students
327
-
Grade 8 Students
280
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
2%
4%
% White
85%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%