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Riderwood Elementary School vs. Timonium Elementary School

Should you attend Riderwood Elementary School or Timonium 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.
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School Overview

School
Riderwood Elementary School
1711 Landrake Rd
Towson, MD 21204
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Timonium Elementary School
2001 Eastridge Rd
Lutherville Timonium, MD 21093
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riderwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than 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 26% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Timonium Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
392 students
455 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riderwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Timonium Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riderwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Timonium Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riderwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Timonium Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riderwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Timonium Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#43 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
#33 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riderwood 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 Timonium Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MD)
72%
(Top 5% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riderwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore 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 Timonium Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 5% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riderwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore 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 Timonium Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riderwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore 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 Timonium Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore 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 Riderwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Timonium Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
52
71
Grade 1 Students
60
76
Grade 2 Students
83
78
Grade 3 Students
53
76
Grade 4 Students
74
78
Grade 5 Students
70
76

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Riderwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Timonium Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riderwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Timonium Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riderwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Timonium Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
74%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riderwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Timonium Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Riderwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Timonium Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riderwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Timonium Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riderwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Timonium Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riderwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Timonium Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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