Arnold Elementary School vs. Belvedere Elementary School
Should you attend Arnold Elementary School or Belvedere 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
Arnold Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Belvedere Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Arnold 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 44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Belvedere Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 40% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
496 students
532 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#219 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#251 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
29
Kindergarten Students
85
81
Grade 1 Students
75
71
Grade 2 Students
90
88
Grade 3 Students
82
96
Grade 4 Students
87
87
Grade 5 Students
77
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
73%
78%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
