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