Linthicum Elementary School vs. Overlook Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Overlook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Linthicum 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 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than 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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Overlook 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
509 students
249 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#480 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#695 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
29
Kindergarten Students
73
33
Grade 1 Students
73
36
Grade 2 Students
92
37
Grade 3 Students
90
41
Grade 4 Students
75
40
Grade 5 Students
72
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
26%
% Black
16%
16%
% White
56%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%