Serving 640 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandymount Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandymount Elementary serves the southeast part of Finksburg, MD, covering an area of approximately 18.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandymount 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
Sandymount Elementary School's student population of 640 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
640 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Sandymount Elementary Moving Ahead Together
School Rankings
Sandymount 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 Sandymount Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#171 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Black
6%
32%
White
78%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandymount Elementary School's ranking?
Sandymount Elementary School is ranked #171 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sandymount Elementary School often compared to?
Sandymount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cranberry Station Elementary School, Mechanicsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sandymount Elementary School?
640 students attend Sandymount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sandymount Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandymount Elementary School?
Sandymount Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sandymount Elementary School offer ?
Sandymount Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandymount Elementary School part of?
Sandymount Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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