Hammond Elementary School vs. Gorman Crossing Elementary School
Should you attend Hammond Elementary School or Gorman Crossing 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
Gorman Crossing Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gorman Crossing Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
651 students
743 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#266 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
39
Kindergarten Students
107
93
Grade 1 Students
108
110
Grade 2 Students
109
113
Grade 3 Students
109
135
Grade 4 Students
116
114
Grade 5 Students
102
139
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
27%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
23%
38%
% White
45%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
