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South Penn Elementary School vs. Westernport Elementary School

Should you attend South Penn Elementary School or Westernport Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
South Penn Elementary School
500 E 2nd St
Cumberland, MD 21502
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Westernport Elementary School
172 Church St
Westernport, MD 21562
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

South Penn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Westernport Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Penn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westernport 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
512 students
253 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Penn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westernport Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Penn Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westernport Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Penn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westernport Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Penn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Allegany County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westernport Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Allegany County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#884 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#588 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Penn Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westernport Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
25-29%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Penn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Allegany County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westernport Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Allegany County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Penn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Allegany County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westernport Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Allegany County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Penn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Allegany County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westernport Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Allegany County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South Penn Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westernport Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
85
28
Kindergarten Students
78
30
Grade 1 Students
72
35
Grade 2 Students
64
37
Grade 3 Students
68
38
Grade 4 Students
58
45
Grade 5 Students
87
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Penn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Allegany County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westernport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Allegany County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Penn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Allegany County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westernport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Allegany County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Penn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Allegany County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westernport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Allegany County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
73%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Penn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Allegany County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westernport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Allegany County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Penn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Allegany County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westernport Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Allegany County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.44
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Penn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Allegany County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westernport Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Allegany County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Penn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Allegany County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westernport Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Allegany County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
8%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Penn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Allegany County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westernport Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Allegany County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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