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Orchard Grove Elementary

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Orchard Grove Elementary ranks 253 rd of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

253^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Orchard Grove Elementary is a mid-sized school in Frederick, MD, serving 613 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the high-performing Frederick County Public Schools district. The school has a solid track record, ranking in the 71st percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year, and stands out for its exceptional performance in 5th-grade science, where 49.4% of students are proficient—well above the district average of 40.6% and the state average of 32.4%. This strength is matched by a remarkable 70.8% proficiency in 5th-grade English Language Arts (ELA), the highest among nearby schools like Parkway Elementary (61.4%) and significantly above the district average of 59.9%.

Orchard Grove also excels in serving diverse student groups, with strong subgroup rankings that highlight its effectiveness in closing achievement gaps. While the school’s overall ELA proficiency (62.9%) outpaces its math proficiency (40.2%) by a wide margin, math remains an area for improvement, particularly in 4th and 5th grades. Despite a moderate poverty rate of 53.67% (free/reduced lunch), Orchard Grove consistently outperforms neighboring schools with higher poverty rates, such as Hillcrest Elementary (91%) and Waverley Elementary (87%), acting as a high-performing anchor in its area.

Chronic absenteeism has been a persistent challenge, peaking at 33.1% post-pandemic but improving to 16.6% in 2024-2025, slightly above the district average. The school achieves its results with moderate per-student spending ($17,665) and a student-teacher ratio of 15.7, suggesting efficient resource use. Compared to top-performing Parkway Elementary, Orchard Grove matches or exceeds it in 5th-grade science and ELA, showcasing unique strengths in upper elementary grades that make it a standout choice for families seeking a well-rounded education.

613

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,665

Per pupil spending ?

53.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

5898 Hannover Dr
Frederick, MD 21703

(227) 203-1400

District: Frederick County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

32.6%

African American:

27.7%

White:

20.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 71st percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (51% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Above the Maryland median (71st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg50%

Maryland avg39%

253^rd of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 39Elementary Schools in the Frederick County Public Schools

5^th of 24Frederick 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	71.7	253 of 865	70.8%	★★★★☆
2025	59.8	338 of 865	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.8	323 of 859	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.1	312 of 855	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	64.0	292 of 862	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.0	271 of 802	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.0	307 of 853	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.5	234 of 857	72.7%	★★★★☆
2017	81.1	166 of 847	80.4%	★★★★☆
2016	71.1	243 of 845	71.2%	★★★★☆
2015	72.7	223 of 859	74.0%	★★★★☆
2014	66.9	318 of 867	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.5	337 of 847	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.3	308 of 857	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	55.0	433 of 853	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	58.9	412 of 855	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	44.3	549 of 850	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.3	506 of 838	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	66.6	296 of 818	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	61.0	346 of 804	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	59.0	374 of 805	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	71.8	233 of 803	71.0%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	66.9	81 of 504	83.9%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.6	51 of 115	55.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	52.2	270 of 796	66.1%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.8	75 of 347	78.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	55.3	150 of 546	72.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	48.4	292 of 788	62.9%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	55.4	46 of 136	66.2%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	53.2	214 of 528	59.5%	★★★☆☆

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)

African American (2021)84th percentile+18 vs school

Hispanic (2021)78th percentile+12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)73rd percentile+6 vs school

Special Education (2021)66th percentile~ school

Female (2021)66th percentile~ school

Male (2021)63rd percentile-3 vs school

White (2021)59th percentile-7 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)56th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts63%+11 vs state

Science49%+17 vs state

Mathematics40%+13 vs state

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Sunday, October 2, 2011

I want to hear from other parents. I am not satisfied with the lack of homework that the students are not receiving. How can they review what was taught in the classroom? Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)							MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Geometry (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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th 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 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Orchard Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5898 Hannover Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1400	613	39	15.7	53.7%	128 (20.9%)	170 (27.7%)	200 (32.6%)	53 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.1%)	71.7	253^rd of 865 public elementary schools	70.8%		59.8	338^th of 865 public elementary schools	60.9%	85	54.8	29.5	36.0				40.2	61.9	55.1	70.8				62.9			49.4		$17,665	$909	$16,756
Hillcrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1285 Hillcrest Drive	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(227) 203-1660	581	57	10.2	91.0%	32 (5.5%)	46 (7.9%)	470 (80.9%)	13 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	25	630^th of 865 public elementary schools	27.2%		17.3	728^th of 865 public elementary schools	15.8%	98	35.6	13.0	10.5				19.1	35.6	41.3	28.9				35.7			7.6		$24,563	$3,086	$21,477
Butterfly Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Contender Way	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(227) 203-1840	607	48	12.6	67.4%	109 (18.0%)	117 (19.3%)	286 (47.1%)	43 (7.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (7.9%)	52.4	394^th of 865 public elementary schools	54.5%		50.2	406^th of 865 public elementary schools	53.1%	12	46.5	36.7	22.3				33.6	60.6	48.1	48.5				51.8			24.3		$22,353	$2,591	$19,762
Ballenger Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5250 Kingsbrook Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1880	715	52	13.7	57.5%	159 (22.2%)	187 (26.2%)	205 (28.7%)	59 (8.3%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	100 (14.0%)	44.8	444^th of 865 public elementary schools	48.7%		58.1	352^nd of 865 public elementary schools	59.3%	92	28.4	27.4	21.4				25.8	51.5	49.3	44.6				48.4			29.1		$16,481	$1,055	$15,426
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Madison St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(227) 203-1580	615	50	12.4	81.0%	90 (14.6%)	204 (33.2%)	235 (38.2%)	20 (3.3%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (10.1%)	43.8	451^st of 865 public elementary schools	47.9%		52	389^th of 865 public elementary schools	55.0%	62	44.6	28.8	20.5				30.5	55.4	44.2	39.8				45.9			19.5		$21,708	$2,408	$19,300
Tuscarora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6321 Lambert Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1260	793	52	15.1	46.9%	184 (23.2%)	220 (27.7%)	228 (28.8%)	67 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (11.7%)	62.1	303^rd of 865 public elementary schools	65.0%		61.5	321^st of 865 public elementary schools	62.9%	18	51.9	41.4	29.8				40.3	57.9	54.5	48.8				53.6			33.3		$16,361	$889	$15,472
Parkway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Carroll Pky	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1380	263	18	14.6	44.9%	131 (49.8%)	36 (13.7%)	60 (22.8%)	9 (3.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.5%)	78.7	192^nd of 865 public elementary schools	77.8%		76.1	216^th of 865 public elementary schools	75.0%	24	63.4	42.1	36.4				47.2	65.9	68.4	61.4				65.0			51.2		$18,720	$774	$17,946
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	7215 Corporate Court	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(227) 203-3820	317	18	17.5	27.4%	172 (54.3%)	49 (15.5%)	49 (15.5%)	25 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.9%)	60.9	317^th of 865 public elementary schools	63.4%		54.6	367^th of 865 public elementary schools	57.6%	50	34.5	35.7	40.0	16.1	25.0	40.0	36.2	51.7	53.6	66.7	58.1	69.2	78.6	62.8			36.7	50.0	$14,857	$977	$13,880
Waverley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Waverley Dr	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(227) 203-1160	965	78	12.3	87.4%	78 (8.1%)	204 (21.1%)	582 (60.3%)	44 (4.6%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (5.0%)	18.7	703^rd of 865 public elementary schools	18.7%		22.3	655^th of 865 public elementary schools	24.3%	48	23.1	22.7	9.7				18.8	27.5	36.6	14.2				26.1			6.1		$18,531	$2,444	$16,088
North Frederick Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1010 Fairview Ave	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(227) 203-1480	660	46	14.5	57.4%	230 (34.8%)	130 (19.7%)	197 (29.8%)	23 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	76 (11.5%)	60.6	322^nd of 865 public elementary schools	62.8%		64.8	293^rd of 865 public elementary schools	66.1%	29	35.8	34.8	29.0				33.2	55.3	60.7	67.0				61.1			31.0		$18,234	$1,808	$16,426

Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Grove Elementary

What district is Orchard Grove Elementary in?

Frederick County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Orchard Grove Elementary?

Students at Orchard Grove Elementary are 33% Hispanic, 28% African American, 21% White, 10% Two or more races, 9% Asian.

How many students attend Orchard Grove Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 613 students attended Orchard Grove Elementary.

Is Orchard Grove Elementary a good school?

Orchard Grove Elementary ranks 253^rd of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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