Ocean City Elementary School vs. Buckingham Elementary School
Should I attend Ocean City Elementary School or Buckingham 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
Ocean City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Buckingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ocean City 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Buckingham Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
545 students
488 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#231 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#590 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
74
79
Kindergarten Students
104
67
Grade 1 Students
85
80
Grade 2 Students
98
78
Grade 3 Students
84
96
Grade 4 Students
100
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
9%
% Black
5%
24%
% White
75%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
