West Side Elementary School vs. Cresaptown Elementary School
Should I attend West Side Elementary School or Cresaptown 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
West Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Cresaptown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Side 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cresaptown 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
303 students
283 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#832 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
19
Kindergarten Students
29
44
Grade 1 Students
50
34
Grade 2 Students
49
46
Grade 3 Students
50
43
Grade 4 Students
54
48
Grade 5 Students
52
49
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
6%
2%
% White
77%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
7%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%