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Mt. Savage Elementary

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Mt. Savage Elementary ranks 385 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

385^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Mt. Savage Elementary is a small, rural school in Mount Savage, MD, serving 218 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Allegany County Public Schools district, with 49% of students receiving free or reduced lunch.

Mt. Savage stands out for its exceptional performance in mathematics, with a 35.3% proficiency rate that significantly exceeds both the district (26.6%) and state (27.1%) averages—a trend that has held for four years. This is especially notable compared to nearby schools like South Penn Elementary (29.6%) and John Humbird Elementary (28.3%). The school also shows a unique "reverse" grade-level trend, where 5th-grade math proficiency (42.5%) is higher than 3rd-grade (32.4%), suggesting strong upper-grade math instruction. Additionally, the school excels at supporting economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 80th percentile for low socioeconomic status students statewide. Chronic absenteeism is low at 20.3%, well below the district average of 33.6%, and has been steadily improving from a high of 34.6% in 2021-2022.

However, the school presents a clear dichotomy: while it leads in math, its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency (48%) lags behind the district (53.1%) and state (51.7%) averages. In the Frostburg cluster, Frost Elementary (93rd percentile) and Cash Valley Elementary (74th percentile) outperform Mt. Savage overall, primarily due to stronger ELA scores. Spending per student ($17,867) is moderate compared to peers, indicating that resources are effectively used for math but not yet translating to balanced achievement. Overall, Mt. Savage is on a positive trajectory, with improving attendance and strong math outcomes, and its future success likely hinges on applying its effective math strategies to boost ELA performance.

218

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,867

Per pupil spending ?

49.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13201 New School Rd Nw
Mount Savage, MD 21545-9801

(301) 264-3220

District: Allegany County Public Schools

Students who attend Mt. Savage Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mount Savage Middle
High:	Mountain Ridge High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.1%

Two or more races:

4.6%

African American:

1.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 62nd percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Maryland median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg39%

Maryland avg39%

385^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 38% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 14Elementary Schools in the Allegany County Public Schools

12^th of 25Allegany County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	52.9	385 of 864	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.3	413 of 865	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.9	330 of 859	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.2	330 of 855	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.5	484 of 862	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.0	468 of 802	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.3	234 of 853	72.6%	★★★★☆
2018	51.0	379 of 857	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	80.2	174 of 847	79.5%	★★★★☆
2016	59.4	320 of 845	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	56.1	343 of 859	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	82.9	115 of 867	86.7%	★★★★☆
2013	69.1	260 of 847	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	69.9	264 of 857	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.3	303 of 853	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	48.4	518 of 855	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	50.6	488 of 850	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	49.8	489 of 838	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	70.3	248 of 818	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	70.3	262 of 804	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	74.3	207 of 805	74.3%	★★★★☆
2004	59.5	385 of 803	52.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	32.9	456 of 796	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	60.6	109 of 546	80.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	22.2	584 of 788	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	15.3	469 of 528	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)80th percentile+38 vs school

Female (2021)43rd percentile~ school

Male (2021)26th percentile-16 vs school

White (2021)11th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts48%-4 vs state

Mathematics35%+8 vs state

Science32%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mt. Savage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13201 New School Rd Nw	Mount Savage	21545	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 264-3220	218	20	10.6	49.1%	203 (93.1%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	52.9	385^th of 864 public elementary schools	55.4%		49.3	413^th of 865 public elementary schools	52.3%	28	32.4	28.0	42.5	35.3	35.1	56.0	55.0	48.0	32.5	$17,867	$3,898	$13,969
Frost Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Shaw St	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-5168	243	15	16.2	36.6%	215 (88.5%)	3 (1.2%)	4 (1.6%)	10 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	92.4	63^rd of 864 public elementary schools	92.7%		95.3	35^th of 865 public elementary schools	96.0%	28	82.9	51.2	77.3	68.0	82.9	72.1	81.8	78.0	60.9	$17,606	$1,607	$15,998
Cash Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10601 Cash Valley Rd Nw	Lavale	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 724-6632	266	24	11.0	62.4%	222 (83.5%)	15 (5.6%)	12 (4.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	74.6	226^th of 864 public elementary schools	73.8%		72.7	233^rd of 865 public elementary schools	73.1%	7	52.6	52.6	65.8	57.0	44.7	68.4	68.4	60.5	33.3	$25,419	$3,969	$21,450
Beall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3 E College Ave	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-3636	415	32	12.9	61.0%	344 (82.9%)	12 (2.9%)	11 (2.7%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (9.9%)	65.4	285^th of 864 public elementary schools	67.0%		68.6	269^th of 865 public elementary schools	68.9%	16	50.0	39.3	42.6	44.3	55.9	53.6	52.2	53.9	34.8	$18,222	$1,746	$16,477
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Parkside Blvd	Lavale	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 729-0085	222	17	13.0	50.5%	176 (79.3%)	10 (4.5%)	6 (2.7%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.3%)	72.7	247^th of 864 public elementary schools	71.4%		86.3	120^th of 865 public elementary schools	86.1%	127	36.0	46.9	44.7	43.2	52.0	75.0	57.9	62.1	44.7	$19,913	$2,950	$16,963
Northeast Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11001 Forest Ave Ne	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 724-3285	272	19	14.3	57.7%	223 (82.0%)	12 (4.4%)	5 (1.8%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (9.9%)	86.9	122^nd of 864 public elementary schools	85.9%		85.1	135^th of 865 public elementary schools	84.4%	13	65.1	67.3	51.2	61.6	79.1	75.0	65.1	73.2	38.6	$16,123	$1,270	$14,852
West Side Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Paca St	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 724-0340	321	27	11.7	72.6%	229 (71.3%)	29 (9.0%)	14 (4.4%)	3 (0.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (13.7%)	38.8	491^st of 864 public elementary schools	43.2%		46.1	443^rd of 865 public elementary schools	48.8%	48	26.7	31.3	22.2	26.5	42.2	45.8	36.4	41.2	25.9	$21,225	$3,660	$17,565
Route 40 Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17764 National Pike	Frostburg	21532	Garrett County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-6132	123	9	13.3	44.7%	119 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	38.5	494^th of 864 public elementary schools	42.8%		44.2	459^th of 865 public elementary schools	46.9%	35	50.0	29.4	11.1	27.4	55.6	41.2	29.6	40.3	22.2	$17,495	$2,288	$15,207
South Penn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 E 2nd St	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 777-1755	491	48	10.3	79.6%	346 (70.5%)	48 (9.8%)	13 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	82 (16.7%)	31.1	566^th of 864 public elementary schools	34.5%		24.7	616^th of 865 public elementary schools	28.8%	50	43.4	32.3	7.3	29.6	36.8	36.9	23.6	33.2	9.1	$23,297	$3,802	$19,495
John Humbird Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Mary St	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 724-8842	242	21	11.5	85.1%	174 (71.9%)	31 (12.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (14.5%)	41.6	470^th of 864 public elementary schools	45.6%		43.5	461^st of 865 public elementary schools	46.7%	9	31.3	19.2	30.8	28.3	47.9	30.8	51.3	45.1	22.5	$22,835	$3,547	$19,288

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Savage Elementary

What district is Mt. Savage Elementary in?

Allegany County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Mt. Savage Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mt. Savage Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mount Savage Middle
High : Mountain Ridge High School

How many students attend Mt. Savage Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 218 students attended Mt. Savage Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mt. Savage Elementary?

Students at Mt. Savage Elementary are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Mt. Savage Elementary a good school?

Mt. Savage Elementary ranks 385^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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