Robert Goddard Montessori vs. Dora Kennedy French Immersion
Should I attend Robert Goddard Montessori or Dora Kennedy French Immersion? 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
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Dora Kennedy French Immersion ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Robert Goddard Montessori ranks in the top 30% 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 21% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 658 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Dora Kennedy French Immersion ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
490 students
658 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#398 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#273 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
115
-
Kindergarten Students
63
100
Grade 1 Students
49
89
Grade 2 Students
43
68
Grade 3 Students
42
80
Grade 4 Students
43
72
Grade 5 Students
38
62
Grade 6 Students
45
71
Grade 7 Students
30
66
Grade 8 Students
22
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
62%
70%
% White
21%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%