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Swan Meadow School

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Swan Meadow School ranks 462 nd of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

462^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 47% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Swan Meadow School is a small, rural elementary school located in Oakland, Maryland, serving 48 students in grades K-8. It is part of the Garrett County Public Schools district, which is ranked 9th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Swan Meadow School has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the years, ranging from a high of 13th out of 838 Maryland elementary schools in 2007-2008 to a low of 504th out of 818 in 2006-2007. However, the school generally outperforms the district and state in mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates, particularly in recent years. For example, in 2024-2025, Swan Meadow School had 35.1% of students proficient or better in MCAP/Mathematics, compared to 29.7% for the district and 26.5% for the state. In ELA, Swan Meadow School had 40.5% of students proficient or better, while the district and state had 50.6% and 50.8%, respectively.

Despite its academic performance, Swan Meadow School has faced challenges, including relatively high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 10.3% to 22.7% in recent years, which is higher than the state average. The school's spending per student and student-teacher ratio have also varied widely, suggesting potential instability in its operations. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Swan Meadow School has fluctuated significantly, from a low of 21.05% in 2022-2023 to a high of 45.83% in 2023-2024, which could impact the school's resource needs and the types of support it provides to its students.

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,078

Per pupil spending ?

59.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6709 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550-2139

(301) 334-2059

District: Garrett County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Hispanic:

3.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 61st percentile in 2004 → 47th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 14 percentile points since 2004

!English Language Arts scores 10 pts below the Maryland average

!Near the bottom of Garrett County Public Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg40%

Maryland avg38%

462^nd of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 47%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 8Elementary Schools in the Garrett County Public Schools

9^th of 25Garrett 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	43.5	462 of 865	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	86.9	29 of 855	96.6%	★★★★★
2009	78.5	157 of 850	81.5%	★★★★☆
2008	88.4	13 of 838	98.4%	★★★★★
2007	44.2	504 of 818	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	50.2	443 of 804	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	55.1	401 of 805	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	65.8	311 of 803	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2010	90.9	2 of 324	99.4%	★★★★★
2009	83.3	35 of 301	88.4%	★★★★☆
2008	91.8	2 of 283	99.3%	★★★★★
2007	26.3	198 of 264	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	30.2	181 of 254	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	48.6	136 of 255	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	32.2	176 of 252	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts40%-10 vs state

Mathematics35%+9 vs state

Science23%-3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)					MCAP English Language Arts (2025)					MCAP Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th 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 All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Swan Meadow School	Public	K-8	6709 Garrett Highway	Oakland	21550	Garrett County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 334-2059	54	4	15.4	59.3%	49 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.6%)	43.5	462^nd of 865 public elementary schools	46.6%					(n/a)			30.8		35.1			30.8		40.5	23.1	$23,078	$3,831	$19,247
Crellin Elementary	Public	K-5	115 Kendall Dr	Oakland	21550	Garrett County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 334-4704	152	11	13.5	65.8%	149 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	70.2	255^th of 865 public elementary schools	70.5%		64.2	280^th of 859 public elementary schools	67.4%	25	65.4	42.3	47.6		52.1	53.8	53.8	52.4		53.4	28.6	$17,893	$3,176	$14,717
Yough Glades Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Wolf Acres Dr	Oakland	21550	Garrett County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 334-3334	299	28	10.8	73.6%	283 (94.6%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	36.3	504^th of 865 public elementary schools	41.7%		44.4	424^th of 859 public elementary schools	50.6%	80	31.0	22.2	10.5		21.6	40.5	35.6	41.0		38.9	28.2	$21,936	$3,796	$18,140
Broad Ford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	607 Harvey Winters Rd	Oakland	21550	Garrett County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 334-9445	601	57	10.5	66.7%	561 (93.3%)	5 (0.8%)	13 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.7%)	41.7	476^th of 865 public elementary schools	45.0%		54.3	337^th of 859 public elementary schools	60.8%	139	43.6	26.8	24.3	15.0	25.6	47.4	32.4	41.4	40.9	40.7	20.0	$17,554	$2,935	$14,619

Frequently Asked Questions about Swan Meadow School

What district is Swan Meadow School in?

Garrett County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Swan Meadow School?

Students at Swan Meadow School are 91% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Swan Meadow School attend?

Students who attend Swan Meadow School usually go on to attend:

High : Southern Garrett High School

Is Swan Meadow School a good school?

Swan Meadow School ranks 462^nd of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Swan Meadow School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 54 students attended Swan Meadow School.

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