James M. Bennett High School vs. Parkside High School
Should you attend James M. Bennett High School or Parkside High 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
James M. Bennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Diversity
Parkside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 1,379 students in grades 9-12, James M. Bennett High 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 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower 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 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 1,223 students in grades 9-12, Parkside High 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,379 students
1,223 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
96 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#585 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
83%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
395
346
Grade 10 Students
401
334
Grade 11 Students
326
300
Grade 12 Students
257
243
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
11%
% Black
33%
31%
% White
40%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
