Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fountain Rock Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fountain Rock Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fountain Rock Elementary School's student population of 281 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fountain Rock Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fountain Rock Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#743 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
4%
33%
White
81%
34%
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
35%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fountain Rock Elementary School's ranking?
Fountain Rock Elementary School is ranked #743 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Fountain Rock Elementary School often compared to?
Fountain Rock Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fountaindale Elementary School, Emma K. Doub Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Fountain Rock Elementary School?
281 students attend Fountain Rock Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Fountain Rock Elementary School students are White, 8% 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 Fountain Rock Elementary School?
Fountain Rock Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fountain Rock Elementary School offer ?
Fountain Rock Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fountain Rock Elementary School part of?
Fountain Rock Elementary School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.
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