Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Diamond Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (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 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Diamond Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diamond Elementary School is 0.71, 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Diamond Elementary School?
676 students attend Diamond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Diamond Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diamond Elementary School?
Diamond Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diamond Elementary School offer ?
Diamond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Diamond Elementary School part of?
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