Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Friendship Valley 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 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Friendship Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Friendship Valley Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Campus Size
10
School Rankings
Friendship Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Friendship Valley Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#221 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
5%
33%
White
79%
32%
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
21%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friendship Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Friendship Valley Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Friendship Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Friendship Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster Elementary School, Robert Moton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Friendship Valley Elementary School?
499 students attend Friendship Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Friendship Valley Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Friendship Valley Elementary School?
Friendship Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Friendship Valley Elementary School offer ?
Friendship Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Friendship Valley Elementary School part of?
Friendship Valley Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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