Riderwood Elementary School vs. West Towson Elementary School
Should I attend Riderwood Elementary School or West Towson 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
Riderwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Towson 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 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riderwood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Towson 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
381 students
376 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#202 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
55
Grade 1 Students
56
61
Grade 2 Students
75
62
Grade 3 Students
70
63
Grade 4 Students
58
69
Grade 5 Students
51
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
8%
10%
% White
76%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
11%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
