Seventh District Elementary School vs. Sparks Elementary School
Should I attend Seventh District Elementary School or Sparks 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
Seventh District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Sparks 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 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seventh District 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 40-44% (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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 477 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sparks 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 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
329 students
477 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#180 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
-
Kindergarten Students
55
76
Grade 1 Students
47
78
Grade 2 Students
45
86
Grade 3 Students
52
76
Grade 4 Students
57
74
Grade 5 Students
56
87
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
87%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.31
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
