Summary:
Zip code 21545, serving the Mount Savage area of Maryland, is home to two public schools within the Allegany County Public Schools district: Mount Savage Middle School (grades 6-8) and Mt. Savage Elementary School (grades PK-5).
Mount Savage Middle School stands out as the higher-performing school in the area, particularly in advanced math. Its Algebra I proficiency rate of 52.1% is more than double the district and state averages, indicating a highly effective program for advanced learners. The middle school also posts strong overall ELA scores (54.5%) and has a solid state ranking in the 66th percentile. In contrast, Mt. Savage Elementary School shows a more uneven profile. While its overall math proficiency (35.3%) is excellent compared to the district, it struggles significantly with early literacy, as only 35.1% of 3rd graders are proficient in ELA—a gap of nearly 20 points behind the district average. The elementary school does benefit from a lower student-teacher ratio (10.6:1) and higher per-student spending ($17,867) than the middle school, yet its academic results are more mixed.
Both schools have lower chronic absenteeism than the district average of 33.6%, though the middle school's rate (31.0%) is notably higher than the elementary school's (20.3%). This absenteeism may be a factor in the middle school's slight decline in state ranking from the 74th to the 66th percentile over the past two years. Overall, families in this zip code have access to a middle school with a standout advanced math program and a solid academic foundation, while the elementary school offers strong math performance in later grades but requires focused support in early reading skills.
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