Serving 781 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tuscarora 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 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Tuscarora 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 Tuscarora Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Tuscarora Elementary School?
781 students attend Tuscarora Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Tuscarora Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuscarora Elementary School?
Tuscarora Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tuscarora Elementary School offer ?
Tuscarora Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuscarora Elementary School part of?
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