Freedom District Elementary School

5626 Sykesville Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freedom District 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 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 49% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Freedom District Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Freedom District Elementary School's student population of 599 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Freedom District Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom District Elementary School is 0.27, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#184 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
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49%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Freedom District Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
48%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Freedom District Elementary School 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
21%
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Black
2%
33%
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White
85%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freedom District Elementary School's ranking?
Freedom District Elementary School is ranked #184 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Freedom District Elementary School often compared to?
Freedom District Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eldersburg Elementary School, Carrolltowne 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 20% MD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Freedom District Elementary School?
599 students attend Freedom District Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Freedom District Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom District Elementary School?
Freedom District Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Freedom District Elementary School offer ?
Freedom District Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom District Elementary School part of?
Freedom District Elementary School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 599 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 10%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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