Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fallsmead Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Fallsmead 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 Fallsmead Elementary School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Fallsmead Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Fallsmead Elementary School?
543 students attend Fallsmead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Fallsmead Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fallsmead Elementary School?
Fallsmead Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fallsmead Elementary School offer ?
Fallsmead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fallsmead Elementary School part of?
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