Clear Spring Elementary School

12627 Broadfording Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clear Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Clear Spring Elementary School's student population of 385 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Clear Spring Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clear Spring Elementary School is 0.08, 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)
#649 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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15-19%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clear Spring 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.
20-24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clear Spring 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
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
2%
21%
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Black
n/a
33%
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White
96%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Clear Spring Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clear Spring Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clear Spring Elementary School's ranking?
Clear Spring Elementary School is ranked #649 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Clear Spring Elementary School often compared to?
Clear Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williamsport Elementary School, Boonsboro Elementary School, Smithsburg 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Clear Spring Elementary School?
385 students attend Clear Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Clear Spring Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clear Spring Elementary School?
Clear Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clear Spring Elementary School offer ?
Clear Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clear Spring Elementary School part of?
Clear Spring Elementary School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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