Serving 515 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandymount Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
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 and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandymount Elementary School's student population of 515 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandymount Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandymount Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#325 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
6%
33%
White
82%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #325 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sandymount Elementary School often compared to?
Sandymount Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanicsville Elementary School, Cranberry Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Sandymount Elementary School?
515 students attend Sandymount Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Sandymount Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandymount Elementary School?
Sandymount Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandymount Elementary School part of?
Sandymount Elementary School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.
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