Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Stevens Forest 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stevens Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stevens Forest Elementary School's student population of 337 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stevens Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stevens Forest Elementary School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#439 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
25%
21%
Black
41%
33%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stevens Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Stevens Forest Elementary School is ranked #439 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Stevens Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Stevens Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Talbott Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Stevens Forest Elementary School?
337 students attend Stevens Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Stevens Forest Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stevens Forest Elementary School?
Stevens Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stevens Forest Elementary School offer ?
Stevens Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stevens Forest Elementary School part of?
Stevens Forest Elementary School is part of Howard County Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Stevens Forest Elementary School located?
Stevens Forest Elementary School is located in the Oakland Mills neighborhood of Columbia, MD. There are 4 other public schools located in Oakland Mills.
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