Cradlerock Elementary School vs. Atholton Elementary School
Should you attend Cradlerock Elementary School or Atholton Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Cradlerock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Atholton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cradlerock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Atholton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
465 students
520 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#269 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
38
Kindergarten Students
67
74
Grade 1 Students
76
67
Grade 2 Students
86
104
Grade 3 Students
72
80
Grade 4 Students
71
79
Grade 5 Students
66
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
13%
% Black
50%
21%
% White
19%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
