Riderwood Elementary School vs. West Towson Elementary School
Should you attend Riderwood Elementary School or West Towson 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Riderwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Towson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 423 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 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Towson Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
423 students
445 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#43 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#11 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
85%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
21
Kindergarten Students
83
66
Grade 1 Students
57
66
Grade 2 Students
67
86
Grade 3 Students
85
71
Grade 4 Students
54
74
Grade 5 Students
77
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
71%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%