Northwestern Elementary School vs. Westside Intermediate
Should you attend Northwestern Elementary School or Westside Intermediate? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Westside Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwestern 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 342 students in grades 2-5, Westside Intermediate ranks in the top 50% 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 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
2-5
Total Students
340 students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#439 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
-
Kindergarten Students
51
-
Grade 1 Students
54
-
Grade 2 Students
49
74
Grade 3 Students
50
83
Grade 4 Students
58
78
Grade 5 Students
47
107
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
10%
12%
% White
79%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%