Waterloo Elementary School vs. Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School
Should you attend Waterloo Elementary School or Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle 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
Waterloo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 612 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waterloo 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 44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 67% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle 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 44% (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 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
612 students
518 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#200 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#262 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
55
39
Kindergarten Students
103
52
Grade 1 Students
81
57
Grade 2 Students
92
54
Grade 3 Students
103
56
Grade 4 Students
79
59
Grade 5 Students
99
43
Grade 6 Students
-
56
Grade 7 Students
-
46
Grade 8 Students
-
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
11%
% Black
30%
24%
% White
33%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
