Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mechanicsville Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 10% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mechanicsville Elementary serves the southeast part of Sykesville, MD, covering an area of approximately 22.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mechanicsville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mechanicsville Elementary School's student population of 510 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
510 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The community of Mechanicsville Elementary School will collaborate to provide a safe, inclusive environment, where students feel valued, supported socially, emotionally, and academically while building a foundation for lifelong learning in all students.
School Rankings
Mechanicsville Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mechanicsville Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#122 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mechanicsville Elementary School's ranking?
Mechanicsville Elementary School is ranked #122 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mechanicsville Elementary School often compared to?
Mechanicsville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Linton Springs Elementary School, Freedom District Elementary School, Sandymount Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mechanicsville Elementary School?
510 students attend Mechanicsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mechanicsville Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mechanicsville Elementary School?
Mechanicsville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mechanicsville Elementary School offer ?
Mechanicsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mechanicsville Elementary School part of?
Mechanicsville Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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