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Fort Garrison Elementary School vs. Fifth District Elementary School

Should you attend Fort Garrison Elementary School or Fifth 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
Fort Garrison Elementary School
3310 Woodvalley Dr
Pikesville, MD 21208
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Fifth District Elementary School
3725 Mount Carmel Rd
Upperco, MD 21155
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Fort Garrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Fifth District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fort Garrison 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 273 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fifth District 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
286 students
273 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fort Garrison Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fifth District Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fort Garrison Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fifth District Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fort Garrison Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fifth District Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fort Garrison Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fifth District Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baltimore County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#209 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
#54 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fort Garrison Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fifth District Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MD)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Garrison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fifth District Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Garrison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fifth District Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fort Garrison Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fifth District Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baltimore County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fort Garrison Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fifth District Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
42
39
Grade 1 Students
47
42
Grade 2 Students
47
46
Grade 3 Students
47
50
Grade 4 Students
47
41
Grade 5 Students
40
55

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fort Garrison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fifth District Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baltimore County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fort Garrison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fifth District Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baltimore County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
23%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fort Garrison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fifth District Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baltimore County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
64%
86%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fort Garrison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fifth District Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baltimore County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fort Garrison Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fifth District Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baltimore County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.25
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fort Garrison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fifth District Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baltimore County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fort Garrison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fifth District Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baltimore County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fort Garrison Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fifth District Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baltimore County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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