Severna Park Elementary School vs. Benfield Elementary School
Should I attend Severna Park Elementary School or Benfield 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
Severna Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Benfield 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 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Severna Park 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 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benfield 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 55-59% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
375 students
410 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#177 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
32
Kindergarten Students
58
67
Grade 1 Students
53
66
Grade 2 Students
71
55
Grade 3 Students
62
69
Grade 4 Students
66
69
Grade 5 Students
65
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
79%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
