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Pleasant Valley Elementary

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Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks 236 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

236^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Pleasant Valley Elementary in Knoxville, MD, is a small, rural school serving 186 students from Pre-K through 5th grade, and it has achieved a remarkable academic turnaround over the past five years, now consistently ranking in the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools with a 4-star rating.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance within the Washington County Public Schools district, significantly outpacing district averages in Math (40.7% vs. 29.3%), ELA (64% vs. 55%), and Science (53.3% vs. 38.5%). What makes this even more impressive is that Pleasant Valley achieves these results despite being in a lower-ranked district than nearby Frederick County Public Schools. For example, its 4th-grade ELA proficiency (70.4%) exceeds that of several Frederick County schools, including Brunswick Elementary (59.8%) and Valley Elementary (51%). The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.2%, less than half the district average of 29.0% and lower than high-performing peers like Boonsboro Elementary (14.7%). This small school advantage is supported by high per-student spending of $17,324, suggesting a personalized, resource-rich learning environment.

While overall performance is strong, a closer look at grade-level data reveals a potential "3rd grade slump" in math, with proficiency dropping from 55.2% in 3rd grade to 33.3% in both 4th and 5th grades. This pattern, though seen in other schools like Boonsboro and Carroll Manor Elementary, is more pronounced at Pleasant Valley and may warrant attention to upper elementary math instruction. Despite this, the school's sustained improvement over the last five years points to effective, systemic changes that have created a new, higher standard of performance, making it a standout choice for families seeking a high-value education in a close-knit community.

186

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,324

Per pupil spending ?

27.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1707 Rohrersville Rd
Knoxville, MD 21758-1130

(301) 766-8297

District: Washington County Public Schools

Students who attend Pleasant Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Boonsboro Middle
High:	Boonsboro High

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.9%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Two or more races:

4.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 52nd percentile in 2016 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (52% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Maryland median (73rd percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg41%

Maryland avg39%

236^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 21 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th 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	73.7	236 of 864	72.7%	★★★★☆
2025	76.1	215 of 865	75.1%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	238 of 859	72.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.8	234 of 855	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	72.3	247 of 862	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	38.7	379 of 802	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	24.4	612 of 853	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.6	443 of 857	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	24.9	616 of 847	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	48.6	407 of 845	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	43.6	444 of 859	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	62.9	367 of 867	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	52.2	441 of 847	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	60.8	391 of 857	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.6	315 of 853	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	74.7	207 of 855	75.8%	★★★★☆
2009	86.9	36 of 850	95.8%	★★★★★
2008	84.7	57 of 838	93.2%	★★★★★
2007	35.9	570 of 818	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	31.9	597 of 804	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	23.5	646 of 805	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	35.5	575 of 803	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	35.5	427 of 796	46.4%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	53.7	255 of 788	67.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	22.3	406 of 528	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

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)68th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2021)46th percentile-6 vs school

White (2021)23rd percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts64%+12 vs state

Science53%+21 vs state

Mathematics41%+14 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
Pleasant Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 Rohrersville Rd	Knoxville	21758	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8297	186	13	14.2	27.4%	158 (84.9%)	2 (1.1%)	16 (8.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	73.7	236^th of 864 public elementary schools	72.7%		76.1	215^th of 865 public elementary schools	75.1%	21	55.2	33.3	33.3	40.7	62.1	70.4	60.0	64.0	53.3	$17,324	$948	$16,376
Brunswick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Central Ave	Brunswick	21716	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1860	804	49	16.5	32.8%	452 (56.2%)	105 (13.1%)	105 (13.1%)	49 (6.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	91 (11.3%)	81.9	163^rd of 864 public elementary schools	81.1%		73.7	227^th of 865 public elementary schools	73.8%	64	68.6	45.8	48.0	54.4	74.4	59.8	61.8	65.5	46.0	$15,804	$878	$14,927
Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3519 Jefferson Pike	Jefferson	21755	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1200	525	32	16.5	30.9%	357 (68.0%)	25 (4.8%)	95 (18.1%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.5%)	66.4	281^st of 864 public elementary schools	67.5%		72.8	232^nd of 865 public elementary schools	73.2%	49	53.3	30.0	41.4	41.2	61.1	51.0	53.2	54.8	43.2	$15,468	$915	$14,553
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
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
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
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
Carroll Manor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5624 Adamstown Rd	Adamstown	21710	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(227) 203-1900	530	35	15.3	30.9%	299 (56.4%)	56 (10.6%)	100 (18.9%)	25 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (9.2%)	74	232^nd of 864 public elementary schools	73.1%		64.6	295^th of 865 public elementary schools	65.9%	63	61.1	44.4	34.7	46.6	66.7	68.1	57.3	63.9	36.0	$19,395	$992	$18,403
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
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 864 public elementary schools	54.4%		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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Valley Elementary?

Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary are 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 186 students attended Pleasant Valley Elementary.

Is Pleasant Valley Elementary a good school?

Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks 236^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Pleasant Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pleasant Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boonsboro Middle
High : Boonsboro High

What district is Pleasant Valley Elementary in?

Washington County Public Schools

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