Elementary Schools in Frederick County Public Schools


Summary:

The Frederick County Public Schools district in Maryland is home to 41 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. This diverse district includes a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions that rank among the best in the state.

The top-performing elementary schools in the district include New Market Elementary, Centerville Elementary, Myersville Elementary, Deer Crossing Elementary, and Wolfsville Elementary. These schools all rank in the top 55 out of 865 elementary schools in Maryland and have exceptional test scores, with proficiency rates as high as 83% in English Language Arts.

However, the district also faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 16.8% across all schools. Additionally, there is a significant performance gap between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools, with some schools struggling to achieve even 10% proficiency in math and reading. The data suggests that socioeconomic factors play a major role in student outcomes, as schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores.

District Detail

 191 South East Street
Frederick, MD 21701

 (227) 203-3277

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 25 Maryland districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 48,054

Primary Schools: 41
Middle Schools: 13
High Schools: 13
Alternative Schools: 2
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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