Hickory Elementary School vs. Forest Lakes Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
632 students
462 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#457 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#418 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
74
Grade 1 Students
111
71
Grade 2 Students
110
98
Grade 3 Students
99
54
Grade 4 Students
100
78
Grade 5 Students
106
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
7%
3%
% White
75%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%