Hickory Elementary vs Forest Lakes Elementary
Forest Lakes Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.4/10 compared to 6.7/10. Hickory Elementary is significantly larger with 664 students, about 1.6× the size of Forest Lakes Elementary (420). In math proficiency, Forest Lakes Elementary leads at 61.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Hickory Elementary
Bel Air, MD
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
664 students
Forest Lakes Elementary
Forest Hill, MD
8.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
420 students
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| Metric | Hickory Elementary | Forest Lakes Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Growth Score | 5.6 | 8.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.3% | 21% |
| Environment Score | 6.7 | 9.1 |
| State Rank | #604 of 1,363 | #119 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 56th | 91th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Hickory Elementary | Forest Lakes Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 58.0% | 61.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 59.0% | 65.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Hickory Elementary | Forest Lakes Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 664 | 420 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 14.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.3% | 21.0% |
| District | Harford County Public Schools | Harford County Public Schools |
| City | Bel Air | Forest Hill |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bel Air (21014) | Forest Hill (21050) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $113,825 | $123,750 |
| Median Home Value | $407,800 | $439,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,571 | $1,646 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 44.5% | 46.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | 3.6% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 32 min |