William S. James Elementary vs Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
William S. James Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.3/10 compared to 6.1/10. Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is significantly larger with 1,057 students, about 2.2× the size of William S. James Elementary (475). In math proficiency, Homestead/Wakefield Elementary leads at 63.0%.
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William S. James Elementary
Abingdon, MD
7.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
475 students
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Bel Air, MD
6.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
1,057 students
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| Metric | William S. James Elementary | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.3 / 10 | 6.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Growth Score | 7.2 | 4.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.8% | 21.3% |
| Environment Score | 7.2 | 5.9 |
| State Rank | #411 of 1,363 | #802 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 70th | 41th |
Test Scores
| Subject | William S. James Elementary | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 48.0% | 63.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 51.0% | 60.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | William S. James Elementary | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 475 | 1,057 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.8% | 21.3% |
| District | Harford County Public Schools | Harford County Public Schools |
| City | Abingdon | Bel Air |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Abingdon (21009) | Bel Air (21014) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $117,017 | $113,825 |
| Median Home Value | $335,100 | $407,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,680 | $1,571 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.7% | 44.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 31 min |