Ridgeway Elementary School vs. Severn Elementary School
Should I attend Ridgeway Elementary School or Severn 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
Ridgeway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ridgeway 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 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Severn 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 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
566 students
533 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#641 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#647 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
31
Kindergarten Students
86
83
Grade 1 Students
81
81
Grade 2 Students
105
79
Grade 3 Students
87
85
Grade 4 Students
107
87
Grade 5 Students
100
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
9%
% Hispanic
18%
10%
% Black
23%
52%
% White
45%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%