Sparks Elementary School vs. Seventh District Elementary School
Should you attend Sparks Elementary School or Seventh District 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
Sparks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Seventh District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sparks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Seventh District 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
497 students
345 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#217 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
17
Kindergarten Students
74
44
Grade 1 Students
81
58
Grade 2 Students
86
61
Grade 3 Students
80
55
Grade 4 Students
93
49
Grade 5 Students
83
61
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
10%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
81%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
