Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Denton 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% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Denton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denton Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Denton Elementary School?
627 students attend Denton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Denton Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denton Elementary School?
Denton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Denton Elementary School offer ?
Denton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Denton Elementary School part of?
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