Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yorkwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Yorkwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorkwood Elementary School is 0.13, 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Yorkwood Elementary School?
329 students attend Yorkwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Yorkwood Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorkwood Elementary School?
Yorkwood Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yorkwood Elementary School offer ?
Yorkwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yorkwood Elementary School part of?
i went to this school before and i still miss my friends there. i didn't want to leave this school but it was for the best i recommend this school for any one. [ P.S. have fun at fun day there, if you are going. ]
- Posted by Student/Alumni - annae
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