Frederick County School District

191 South East Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Frederick County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 57 public elementary schools serving 32,787 students in Frederick County School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Maryland.
Public Elementary Schools in Frederick County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maryland public elementary school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maryland public elementary school average of 68% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MD)
# Schools
69 Schools
1,156 Schools
# Students
47,681 Students
615,932 Students
# Teachers
3,038 Teachers
44,217 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Frederick County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MD)
#5 out of 25 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Frederick County   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frederick County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frederick County   School District 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.
46%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Frederick County   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
86%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Frederick County   School District and public school graduation rate of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.74
# American Indian Students
114 Students
1,657 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,740 Students
41,188 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
10,049 Students
141,475 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
23%
# Black Students
6,914 Students
198,787 Students
% Black Students
15%
32%
# White Students
23,350 Students
197,041 Students
% White Students
49%
32%
# Hawaiian Students
64 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,419 Students
34,835 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,551
29,446
# Students in K Grade:
3,253
60,269
# Students in 1st Grade:
3,339
63,130
# Students in 2nd Grade:
3,550
65,933
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,472
64,137
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,461
65,488
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,449
65,328
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,442
64,624
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,582
65,201
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,554
65,415
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,986
2,068
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,749
1,833
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,723
1,526
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,570
1,534
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,554. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,201 is less than the state median of $18,481. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MD)
Total Revenue
$802 MM
$17,412 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Frederick County   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$773 MM
$16,456 MM
This chart displays total spending of Frederick County   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,819
$19,554
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Frederick County   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,201
$18,481
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Frederick County   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Frederick County School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sugarloaf Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Stone Barn Drive
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 566-0500
Grades: K-5
| 842 students
Rank: #22.
Kemptown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3456 Kemptown Church Rd
Monrovia, MD 21770
(240) 236-3500
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Urbana Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3554 Urbana Pike
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 236-2200
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #44.
Deer Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10601 Finn Dr
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
Centerville Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3601 Carriage Hill Dr
Frederick, MD 21704
(240) 566-0100
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #66.
Myersville Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
429 Main Street
Myersville, MD 21773
(240) 236-1900
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Urbana Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3511 Pontius Ct
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 566-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,114 students
Rank: #88.
New Market Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
93 W Main St
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #99.
Frederick Classical Charter
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8445 Spires Way Suite Cc
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1200
Grades: K-8
| 377 students
Rank: #1010.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5830 Oakdale School Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 1,150 students
Rank: #1111.
Middletown Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 E Green St
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 236-1100
Grades: 3-5
| 453 students
Rank: #1212.
Twin Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1106 Leafy Hollow Circle
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(240) 236-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #1313.
Glade Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9525 Glade Rd
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #1414.
Blue Heron Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7100 Eaglehead Drive
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 566-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #1515.
Valley Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3519 Jefferson Pike
Jefferson, MD 21755
(240) 236-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Oakdale Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5810 Oakdale School Road
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Wolfsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12520 Wolfsville Rd
Myersville, MD 21773
(240) 236-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #1818.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #1919.
Spring Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9051 Ridgefield Dr
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #2020.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11501 Fingerboard Rd
Monrovia, MD 21770
(240) 236-3400
Grades: K-5
| 839 students
Rank: #2121.
Yellow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8717 Yellow Springs Rd
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #2222.
Windsor Knolls Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11150 Windsor Rd
Ijamsville, MD 21754
(240) 236-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #2323.
Middletown Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Martha Mason St
Middletown, MD 21769
(240) 236-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #2424.
North Frederick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1010 Fairview Ave
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #2525.
Ballenger Creek Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5250 Kingsbrook Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #2626.
New Market Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
125 W Main St
New Market, MD 21774
(240) 236-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #2727.
Emmitsburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 S Seton Ave
Emmitsburg, MD 21727
(240) 236-1750
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #2828.
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
217 Dill Avenue
Frederick, MD 21701
(240) 236-6100
Grades: PK-9
| 350 students
Rank: #2929.
Orchard Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5898 Hannover Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 236-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #3030.
Carroll Manor Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5624 Adamstown Rd
Adamstown, MD 21710
(240) 236-3800
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #3131.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Whittier Dr
Frederick, MD 21702
(240) 236-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #3232.
Tuscarora Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6321 Lambert Dr
Frederick, MD 21703
(240) 566-0000
Grades: PK-5
| 779 students
Rank: #3333.
Walkersville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
83 W Frederick Street
Walkersville, MD 21793
(240) 236-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 698 students
Rank: #3434.
Brunswick Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Central Ave
Brunswick, MD 21716
(240) 236-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #3535.
Lewistown Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11119 Hessong Bridge Rd
Thurmont, MD 21788
(240) 236-3750
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 69 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 47,681 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in MD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 34% (Top 20%)
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  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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