Hammond Elementary School vs. Forest Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend Hammond Elementary School or Forest Ridge 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
Hammond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 651 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hammond Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Ridge 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 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
651 students
648 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#519 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
107
94
Grade 1 Students
108
108
Grade 2 Students
109
99
Grade 3 Students
109
117
Grade 4 Students
116
94
Grade 5 Students
102
100
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
19%
% Hispanic
9%
21%
% Black
23%
37%
% White
45%
16%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
