Parkside Elementary vs South Penn Elementary
South Penn Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.1/10 compared to 5.0/10. South Penn Elementary is significantly larger with 512 students, about 2.3× the size of Parkside Elementary (218). In math proficiency, Parkside Elementary leads at 57.0%.
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.
Parkside Elementary
Lavale, MD
5.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
218 students
South Penn Elementary
Cumberland, MD
8.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
512 students
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| Metric | Parkside Elementary | South Penn Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.9 | 6.6 |
| Growth Score | 1.4 | 9.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.5% | 68.9% |
| Environment Score | 8.2 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #1,091 of 1,363 | #171 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 20th | 88th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Parkside Elementary | South Penn Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 57.0% | 24.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 29.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Parkside Elementary | South Penn Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 218 | 512 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.6:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.5% | 68.9% |
| District | Allegany County Public Schools | Allegany County Public Schools |
| City | Lavale | Cumberland |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Lavale (21502) | Cumberland (21502) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,721 | $58,721 |
| Median Home Value | $151,400 | $151,400 |
| Median Rent | $771 | $771 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |