Accident Elementary School

534 Accident-bittinger Rd
Accident, MD 21520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Accident Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Accident Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Accident Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
222 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Accident Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Accident Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#276 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Accident Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Accident Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Accident Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
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Black
n/a
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Accident Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
89%
32%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Accident Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Accident Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Accident Elementary School's ranking?
Accident Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Accident Elementary School often compared to?
Accident Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yough Glades Elementary School, Broad Ford Elementary School, Friendsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Accident Elementary School?
222 students attend Accident Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Accident Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Accident Elementary School?
Accident Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Accident Elementary School offer ?
Accident Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Accident Elementary School part of?
Accident Elementary School is part of Garrett County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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