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Youths Benefit Elementary School vs. William S. James Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Youths Benefit Elementary School
1901 Fallston Rd
Fallston, MD 21047
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
William S. James Elementary School
1 Laurentum Pkw
Abingdon, MD 21009
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,114 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Youths Benefit 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 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William S. James Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
1,114 students
475 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Youths Benefit 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 William S. James Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Youths Benefit Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William S. James Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Youths Benefit 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 William S. James Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Youths Benefit Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harford 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 William S. James Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harford 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

#182 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
#499 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Youths Benefit 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 William S. James Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 20% in MD)
41%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Youths Benefit Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harford 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 William S. James Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Youths Benefit Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harford 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 William S. James Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Youths Benefit Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harford 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 William S. James Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harford 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 Youths Benefit Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of William S. James Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
42
-
Kindergarten Students
166
65
Grade 1 Students
188
86
Grade 2 Students
185
74
Grade 3 Students
182
89
Grade 4 Students
183
85
Grade 5 Students
168
76

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Youths Benefit Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harford 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 William S. James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Youths Benefit Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harford 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 William S. James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harford 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
3%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Youths Benefit Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harford 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 William S. James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harford 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
86%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Youths Benefit Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harford 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 William S. James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harford 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
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Youths Benefit Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harford 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 William S. James Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harford County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Youths Benefit Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harford 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 William S. James Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harford 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
13%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Youths Benefit Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harford 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 William S. James Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harford 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
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Youths Benefit Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harford 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 reduced-price lunch at William S. James Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harford County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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