Serving 479 students in grades 3-5, Mount Airy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 25% 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: 3-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Airy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Airy Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mount Airy 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 Mount Airy Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#268 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
4%
33%
White
75%
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
15%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Airy Elementary School's ranking?
Mount Airy Elementary School is ranked #268 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mount Airy Elementary School often compared to?
Mount Airy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Ridge Elementary School, Piney Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mount Airy Elementary School?
479 students attend Mount Airy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mount Airy Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Airy Elementary School?
Mount Airy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Airy Elementary School offer ?
Mount Airy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Airy Elementary School part of?
Mount Airy Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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