Hammond Elementary School vs. Forest Ridge Elementary School
Should you attend Hammond Elementary School or Forest Ridge 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
Hammond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 739 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hammond Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
739 students
679 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#202 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#519 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
45
Kindergarten Students
119
108
Grade 1 Students
117
96
Grade 2 Students
123
115
Grade 3 Students
128
104
Grade 4 Students
126
120
Grade 5 Students
126
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
17%
% Hispanic
9%
21%
% Black
25%
41%
% White
43%
14%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
