Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kensington Parkwood 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 67% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Kensington Parkwood 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 Kensington Parkwood Elementary School is 0.65, 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 is Kensington Parkwood Elementary School's ranking?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School is ranked #50 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?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Kensington Parkwood Elementary School?
592 students attend Kensington Parkwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Kensington Parkwood Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kensington Parkwood Elementary School?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kensington Parkwood Elementary School offer ?
Kensington Parkwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kensington Parkwood Elementary School part of?
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