North Salisbury Elementary School vs. Northwestern Elementary School
Should you attend North Salisbury Elementary School or Northwestern 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
North Salisbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Northwestern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 520 students in grades 3-5, North Salisbury Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwestern Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
PK-5
Total Students
520 students
335 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#333 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#554 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
35
Kindergarten Students
-
49
Grade 1 Students
-
49
Grade 2 Students
-
53
Grade 3 Students
160
55
Grade 4 Students
182
46
Grade 5 Students
178
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
3%
% Black
39%
9%
% White
32%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
