Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Towson 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 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
West Towson 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 West Towson Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
West Towson Elementary School is ranked #35 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are West Towson Elementary School often compared to?
West Towson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riderwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend West Towson Elementary School?
407 students attend West Towson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of West Towson Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Towson Elementary School?
West Towson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Towson Elementary School offer ?
West Towson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Towson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 407 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 38%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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