Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Old Forge 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Old Forge Elementary serves the eastern part of Hagerstown, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 36.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the edge of the attendance zone being around 3.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Forge Elementary School's student population of 354 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
354 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Old Forge Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Forge Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#467 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)16.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Old Forge Elementary School's ranking?
Old Forge Elementary School is ranked #467 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Old Forge Elementary School often compared to?
Old Forge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pangborn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Old Forge Elementary School?
354 students attend Old Forge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Old Forge Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Forge Elementary School?
Old Forge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Old Forge Elementary School offer ?
Old Forge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Old Forge Elementary School part of?
Old Forge Elementary School is part of Washington County School District.
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