Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Friendship Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Friendship Valley Elementary School's student population of 524 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Friendship Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Valley Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
5%
33%
White
80%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Valley Elementary School is ranked #205 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Friendship Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Friendship Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Friendship Valley Elementary School?
524 students attend Friendship Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Friendship Valley Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Friendship Valley Elementary School?
Friendship Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendship Valley Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Friendship Valley Elementary School part of?
Friendship Valley Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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