South Penn Elementary vs West Side Elementary
South Penn Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.1/10 compared to 5.3/10. South Penn Elementary is significantly larger with 512 students, about 1.7× the size of West Side Elementary (306). In math proficiency, West Side Elementary leads at 42.0%.
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.
South Penn Elementary
Cumberland, MD
8.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
512 students
West Side Elementary
Cumberland, MD
5.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
306 students
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| Metric | South Penn Elementary | West Side Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.1 / 10 | 5.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 7.2 |
| Growth Score | 9.5 | 3.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.9% | 70.9% |
| Environment Score | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #171 of 1,363 | #1,012 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 88th | 26th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Penn Elementary | West Side Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 24.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 29.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Penn Elementary | West Side Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 512 | 306 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.9% | 70.9% |
| District | Allegany County Public Schools | Allegany County Public Schools |
| City | Cumberland | Cumberland |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Cumberland (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 |