Serving 678 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ballenger Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ballenger Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ballenger Creek Elementary School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ballenger Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ballenger Creek Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
29%
22%
Black
24%
33%
White
27%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ballenger Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Ballenger Creek Elementary School is ranked #426 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Ballenger Creek Elementary School?
678 students attend Ballenger Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Ballenger Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballenger Creek Elementary School?
Ballenger Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ballenger Creek Elementary School offer ?
Ballenger Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ballenger Creek Elementary School part of?
Ballenger Creek Elementary School is part of Frederick County School District.
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