Mt. Savage Elementary School
Mt. Savage Elementary School serves 198 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mt. Savage Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Mt. Savage Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Mt. Savage Elementary School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 198 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mt. Savage Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mt. Savage Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #374 out of 1359 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 45-49% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 55-59% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 17% |
| Black | n/a | 34% |
| White | 97% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Allegany County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mt. Savage Elementary School is Mountain Ridge High School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Mount Savage Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mount Savage Mount Savage Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 41%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 390 students10
0.0 miles
13201 New School Rd Nw
Mount Savage, MD 21545
(301) 264-3220 0 6-8 390 - Frostburg Frost Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 225 students10
3.5 miles
260 Shaw St
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-5168 3.5 PK-5 225 - Frostburg Mountain Ridge High School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 801 students10
3.9 miles
100 Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3377 3.9 9-12 801 - Frostburg Beall Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 456 students10
4.2 miles
3 E College Ave
Frostburg, MD 21532
(301) 689-3636 4.2 PK-5 456 - Cumberland Cash Valley Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 274 students10
4.4 miles
10601 Cash Valley Rd Nw
Cumberland, MD 21502
(301) 724-6632 4.4 PK-5 274
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