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Boonsboro Elementary

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Boonsboro Elementary ranks 108 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

108^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Boonsboro Elementary is a high-performing public school in Boonsboro, MD, serving 514 students in grades PK-5 within the Washington County Public Schools district. This school stands out for its exceptional academic results, with 56% of students proficient in Math and 72.3% in English Language Arts in the 2025-2026 school year—nearly double the district averages of 29.3% and 55%, respectively. Its performance rivals top schools in the neighboring Frederick County Public Schools district, such as Myersville Elementary (64.3% Math) and Middletown Elementary (62.7% Math), despite Washington County ranking lower statewide. This consistent excellence has earned Boonsboro a top 12-15% state ranking for the past six years.

A key differentiator is Boonsboro's remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.7%, which is less than half the district average of 29.0%. Nearby schools like Eastern Elementary (30.3%) and Ruth Ann Monroe Primary (31.8%) have rates more than double that of Boonsboro. This strong culture of attendance likely contributes to the school's academic success, as students are consistently in class and engaged. Additionally, Boonsboro achieves these results with a per-student spending of $14,148, which is significantly lower than many peers, including Wolfsville Elementary ($22,498) and Middletown Primary ($20,789), suggesting efficient use of resources.

While Boonsboro excels overall, there is an achievement gap for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, who perform at the 57th percentile statewide compared to the 73rd percentile for White students. This is an area for attention, but the school's strong performance across all grade levels—with 3rd grade Math proficiency at 74.6% and 4th and 5th grade scores nearly double state averages—shows a consistent instructional program. For parents seeking a school with top-tier academics, low absenteeism, and efficient spending, Boonsboro Elementary is a standout choice in the region.

514

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,148

Per pupil spending ?

30.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5 Campus Ave
Boonsboro, MD 21713-1137

(301) 766-8013

District: Washington County Public Schools

Students who attend Boonsboro Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Boonsboro Middle
High:	Boonsboro High

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.2%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

4.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 65th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (63% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Maryland elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg41%

Maryland avg39%

108^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▲ up 22 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to top 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 24Elementary Schools in the Washington County Public Schools

10^th of 25Washington 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	88.3	108 of 864	87.5%	★★★★☆
2025	87.6	102 of 865	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	87.0	103 of 859	88.0%	★★★★☆
2023	89.6	85 of 855	90.1%	★★★★★
2022	90.6	75 of 862	91.3%	★★★★★
2021	84.7	96 of 802	88.0%	★★★★☆
2019	89.9	80 of 853	90.6%	★★★★★
2018	77.0	191 of 857	77.7%	★★★★☆
2017	71.6	249 of 847	70.6%	★★★★☆
2016	63.1	295 of 845	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	76.2	194 of 859	77.4%	★★★★☆
2014	65.5	337 of 867	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.0	322 of 847	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	66.4	306 of 857	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	75.9	166 of 853	80.5%	★★★★☆
2010	74.4	214 of 855	75.0%	★★★★☆
2009	76.2	191 of 850	77.5%	★★★★☆
2008	78.9	147 of 838	82.5%	★★★★☆
2007	17.6	702 of 818	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	16.0	692 of 804	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	33.5	586 of 805	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	37.6	560 of 803	30.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	82.0	101 of 796	87.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	46.9	233 of 546	57.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	79.1	115 of 788	85.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	70.0	143 of 528	72.9%	★★★★☆

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)

Female (2021)87th percentile~ school

Male (2021)85th percentile-3 vs school

White (2021)73rd percentile-15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)57th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts72%+21 vs state

Science60%+27 vs state

Mathematics56%+29 vs state

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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
Boonsboro Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5 Campus Ave	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8013	514	30	17.0	30.7%	433 (84.2%)	14 (2.7%)	37 (7.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	21 (4.1%)	88.3	108^th of 864 public elementary schools	87.5%		87.6	102^nd of 865 public elementary schools	88.2%	6	74.6	49.5	47.6	56.0	77.5	69.9	70.6	72.3	59.5	$14,148	$941	$13,207
Greenbrier Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21222 San Mar Rd	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8170	259	16	16.0	39.0%	202 (78.0%)	6 (2.3%)	27 (10.4%)	7 (2.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.2%)	61.3	313^th of 864 public elementary schools	63.8%		69.3	262^nd of 865 public elementary schools	69.7%	51	34.2	50.0	27.9	37.0	60.5	55.3	41.9	52.1	46.5	$16,091	$789	$15,302
Myersville Elementary	Public	K-5	429 Main Street	Myersville	21773	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1500	402	24	17.0	20.4%	327 (81.3%)	9 (2.2%)	39 (9.7%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.5%)	92.4	62^nd of 864 public elementary schools	92.8%		93.7	47^th of 865 public elementary schools	94.6%	15	60.0	68.0	64.6	64.3	74.3	77.3	77.2	76.3	60.0	$16,584	$869	$15,715
Rockland Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18201 Rockland Drive	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8485	655	44	15.0	47.9%	268 (40.9%)	160 (24.4%)	121 (18.5%)	38 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	65 (9.9%)	62	302^nd of 864 public elementary schools	65.0%		65.6	289^th of 865 public elementary schools	66.6%	13	48.4	37.1	22.7	35.9	63.2	56.8	47.4	55.7	41.7	$16,936	$1,751	$15,184
Wolfsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12520 Wolfsville Rd	Myersville	21773	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1120	163	11	14.5	35.0%	135 (82.8%)	1 (0.6%)	16 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.7%)	90.9	82^nd of 864 public elementary schools	90.5%		93.4	55^th of 865 public elementary schools	93.6%	27	77.3	65.0	47.4	63.9	86.4	90.0	73.7	83.6	42.1	$22,498	$1,098	$21,400
Sharpsburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17525 Shepherdstown Pike	Sharpsburg	21782	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8321	362	23	15.8	40.9%	320 (88.4%)	5 (1.4%)	24 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	73.8	235^th of 864 public elementary schools	72.8%		69.4	261^st of 865 public elementary schools	69.8%	26	53.6	48.3	29.8	44.7	57.1	63.8	63.8	61.5	48.9	$15,904	$1,131	$14,773
Fountain Rock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17145 Lappans Rd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8146	319	18	17.3	48.0%	260 (81.5%)	15 (4.7%)	29 (9.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.4%)	76.3	216^th of 864 public elementary schools	75.0%		56.3	361^st of 865 public elementary schools	58.3%	145	48.8	65.4	32.7	49.3	61.0	61.5	61.2	61.3	49.0	$14,213	$873	$13,340
Middletown Elementary	Public	3-5	201 E Green St	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1560	460	31	14.7	20.9%	357 (77.6%)	19 (4.1%)	47 (10.2%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (5.2%)	90.3	88^th of 864 public elementary schools	89.8%		89.4	93^rd of 865 public elementary schools	89.2%	5	74.8	56.7	57.4	62.7	78.3	71.3	70.3	73.2	51.0	$17,479	$956	$16,523
Ruth Ann Monroe Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	1311 Yale Drive	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 766-8668	579	45	12.8	69.9%	139 (24.0%)	168 (29.0%)	151 (26.1%)	26 (4.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (16.1%)								(n/a)										$18,975	$3,442	$15,533
Middletown Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	403 Franklin St	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1540	463	28	16.6	23.5%	331 (71.5%)	32 (6.9%)	62 (13.4%)	17 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.5%)								(n/a)										$20,789	$1,139	$19,650

Frequently Asked Questions about Boonsboro Elementary

Is Boonsboro Elementary a good school?

Boonsboro Elementary ranks 108^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Boonsboro Elementary attend?

Students who attend Boonsboro Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boonsboro Middle
High : Boonsboro High

How many students attend Boonsboro Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 514 students attended Boonsboro Elementary.

What district is Boonsboro Elementary in?

Washington County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Boonsboro Elementary?

Students at Boonsboro Elementary are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

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