Shady Spring Elementary School vs. Red House Run Elementary School
Should you attend Shady Spring Elementary School or Red House Run 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
Shady Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Red House Run Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shady Spring 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 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 615 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Red House Run 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 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower 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 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
373 students
615 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#752 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#939 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
32
41
Kindergarten Students
52
91
Grade 1 Students
65
91
Grade 2 Students
60
102
Grade 3 Students
50
100
Grade 4 Students
56
99
Grade 5 Students
58
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
23%
27%
% Black
59%
31%
% White
7%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
