Hickory Elementary School vs. Forest Lakes Elementary School
Should you attend Hickory Elementary School or Forest Lakes 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
Hickory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Forest Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hickory 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 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Lakes 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 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
664 students
420 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#241 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#167 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
96
59
Grade 1 Students
116
50
Grade 2 Students
115
75
Grade 3 Students
116
72
Grade 4 Students
119
102
Grade 5 Students
102
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
73%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
