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Fifth District Elementary

Public Grades K-5

12^th

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of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Fifth District Elementary in Upperco, MD, is a small K-5 school with 262 students that serves as a true academic powerhouse within the Baltimore County Public Schools district. Despite its district ranking in the bottom third of Maryland, Fifth District stands out as an elite performer, earning a #12 state ranking (99th percentile) and a 5-star rating for nearly a decade. The school boasts exceptional test scores, with 76.2% proficiency in Math and 86.6% in English Language Arts—rates that are roughly three times higher than the district and state averages. It also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.7%, less than half the district average, and a healthy student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What truly sets Fifth District apart is its remarkable performance compared to nearby schools. It significantly outperforms all neighboring Carroll County Public Schools—such as Spring Garden Elementary, Hampstead Elementary, Manchester Elementary, Ebb Valley Elementary, and Sandymount Elementary—by 17 to 26 percentage points in Math proficiency. Even within Baltimore County, it outpaces nearby schools like Sparks Elementary (#25), Seventh District Elementary (#55), Prettyboy Elementary (#131), and Chatsworth School (#231). For context, Glyndon Elementary, just 9 miles away, has a chronic absenteeism rate of 37.8%, highlighting Fifth District's strong student and family engagement.

This consistent excellence over the past decade suggests a sustainable culture of high achievement driven by local factors like effective leadership and community support. The school is particularly effective for male students, ranking in the 97th percentile statewide, though it shows a notable gap for female students at the 82nd percentile. With per-student spending of $21,235—not the highest among peers—Fifth District appears to use its resources efficiently to deliver superior outcomes, making it a standout choice for families in the area.

262

Students ?

15.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,235

Per pupil spending ?

15.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3725 Mount Carmel Rd
Upperco, MD 21155-9570

(443) 809-1726

District: Baltimore County Public Schools

Students who attend Fifth District Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Hereford Middle
High:	Hereford High

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.4%

Hispanic:

7.6%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 90th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (80% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Maryland elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg34%

Maryland avg39%

12^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 10% (2016) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 108Elementary Schools in the Baltimore County Public Schools

18^th of 25Baltimore 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	97.5	12 of 864	98.6%	★★★★★
2025	97.1	15 of 865	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	96.8	20 of 859	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	97.4	16 of 855	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	93.3	57 of 862	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	91.1	65 of 802	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	95.1	36 of 853	95.8%	★★★★★
2018	88.1	86 of 857	90.0%	★★★★★
2017	91.8	68 of 847	92.0%	★★★★★
2016	89.9	87 of 845	89.7%	★★★★☆
2015	94.1	43 of 859	95.0%	★★★★★
2014	86.8	43 of 867	95.0%	★★★★★
2013	87.9	16 of 847	98.1%	★★★★★
2012	85.1	40 of 857	95.3%	★★★★★
2011	88.6	10 of 853	98.8%	★★★★★
2010	89.5	4 of 855	99.5%	★★★★★
2009	87.3	26 of 850	96.9%	★★★★★
2008	87.6	21 of 838	97.5%	★★★★★
2007	26.3	646 of 818	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	29.6	613 of 804	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	18.6	687 of 805	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	18.3	685 of 803	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	74.2	142 of 796	82.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	96.6	21 of 788	97.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	75.6	110 of 528	79.2%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2021)97th percentile+5 vs school

Female (2021)82nd percentile-10 vs school

White (2021)79th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts87%+35 vs state

Mathematics76%+49 vs state

Science69%+37 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, July 14, 2015

We are so happy with this school. Can't say enough great things about Fifth District! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Fifth District is the best! They truly care for their students and their families. They have great support from the parents and the staff. You feel like family. Our family is so excited that we can attend this school. As we say it might be a small school but we have a BIG heart!! Close Quote

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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 (2025)	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
Fifth District Elementary	Public	K-5	3725 Mount Carmel Rd	Upperco	21155	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-1726	262	17	15.6	15.6%	229 (87.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.6%)	97.5	12^th of 864 public elementary schools	98.6%		97.1	15^th of 865 public elementary schools	98.3%	3	76.6	81.8	71.2	76.2	84.8	81.8	92.3	86.6	69.2	$21,235	$1,655	$19,580
Spring Garden Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	700 Boxwood Drive	Hampstead	21074	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3433	439	32	13.8	32.8%	370 (84.3%)	16 (3.6%)	21 (4.8%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)	86.4	123^rd of 864 public elementary schools	85.8%		84.3	143^rd of 865 public elementary schools	83.5%	20	60.9	59.1	56.5	58.8	60.3	74.2	66.7	67.0	56.5	$17,728	$572	$17,156
Hampstead Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3737 Shiloh Road	Hampstead	21074	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3420	400	35	11.4	26.3%	331 (82.8%)	10 (2.5%)	30 (7.5%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.0%)	81	172^nd of 864 public elementary schools	80.1%		76.3	212^th of 865 public elementary schools	75.5%	40	60.0	50.7	53.8	54.8	63.1	62.3	65.2	63.5	43.9	$21,187	$991	$20,196
Prettyboy Elementary	Public	K-5	19810 Middletown Rd	Freeland	21053	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-1900	405	24	16.8	10.1%	366 (90.4%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (4.0%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.2%)	85	131^st of 864 public elementary schools	84.8%		82.5	157^th of 865 public elementary schools	81.8%	26	77.4	57.4	34.6	54.5	77.4	69.1	66.7	70.6	53.1	$18,984	$1,215	$17,769
Manchester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3224 York Street	Manchester	21102	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3410	671	42	15.8	31.6%	565 (84.2%)	12 (1.8%)	45 (6.7%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	37 (5.5%)	80.1	180^th of 864 public elementary schools	79.2%		77.3	206^th of 865 public elementary schools	76.2%	26	63.9	59.8	36.6	54.1	63.9	73.0	57.4	65.3	41.6	$14,945	$682	$14,263
Sparks Elementary	Public	K-5	601 Belfast Rd	Sparks	21152	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-7900	509	33	15.5	10.4%	400 (78.6%)	17 (3.3%)	34 (6.7%)	45 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	95.9	25^th of 864 public elementary schools	97.1%		96.7	19^th of 865 public elementary schools	97.8%	6	74.4	63.5	62.5	66.9	81.4	90.6	81.3	84.5	72.5	$18,538	$1,299	$17,239
Ebb Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Swiper Road	Manchester	21102	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-1550	563	36	15.5	27.4%	493 (87.6%)	16 (2.8%)	30 (5.3%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	70.8	256^th of 864 public elementary schools	70.4%		73.7	229^th of 865 public elementary schools	73.5%	27	58.8	51.1	46.4	52.4	49.5	63.6	53.6	55.4	32.9	$15,451	$677	$14,774
Seventh District Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20300 York Rd	Parkton	21120	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 809-1902	346	25	13.9	14.5%	293 (84.7%)	3 (0.9%)	27 (7.8%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.2%)	93	55^th of 864 public elementary schools	93.6%		92.4	68^th of 865 public elementary schools	92.1%	13	78.6	57.4	72.7	69.2	85.7	68.9	70.9	75.0	63.6	$21,662	$1,681	$19,981
Sandymount Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2222 Old Westminster Pike	Finksburg	21048	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3215	640	40	16.1	28.0%	502 (78.4%)	36 (5.6%)	56 (8.8%)	22 (3.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.3%)	73.5	239^th of 864 public elementary schools	72.3%		72.1	237^th of 865 public elementary schools	72.6%	2	52.7	52.9	44.6	50.0	58.2	67.1	55.4	59.8	36.0	$14,603	$766	$13,837
Glyndon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	445 Glyndon Dr	Reisterstown	21136	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 887-1130	476	27	17.4	67.2%	63 (13.2%)	222 (46.6%)	124 (26.1%)	33 (6.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.3%)	26.1	616^th of 864 public elementary schools	28.7%		28.8	564^th of 865 public elementary schools	34.8%	52	27.7	20.5	14.1	20.2	41.5	32.2	27.4	33.1	18.6	$20,574	$2,073	$18,500

Frequently Asked Questions about Fifth District Elementary

How many students attend Fifth District Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 262 students attended Fifth District Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Fifth District Elementary?

Students at Fifth District Elementary are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Fifth District Elementary in?

Baltimore County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Fifth District Elementary attend?

Students who attend Fifth District Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hereford Middle
High : Hereford High

Is Fifth District Elementary a good school?

Yes! Fifth District Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools.

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