Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rachel Carson 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Rachel Carson Elementary School?
698 students attend Rachel Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Rachel Carson Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rachel Carson Elementary School?
Rachel Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rachel Carson Elementary School offer ?
Rachel Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rachel Carson Elementary School part of?
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