Swan Meadow School

6709 Garrett Highway
Oakland, MD 21550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 44 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Swan Meadow 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 21-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 21-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Swan Meadow School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Swan Meadow School's student population of 44 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Swan Meadow 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 Swan Meadow School is 0.04, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#271 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
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21-39%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Swan Meadow School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-59%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Swan Meadow School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
2%
21%
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Black
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33%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Swan Meadow School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
98%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
This chart display the diversity score of Swan Meadow School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Swan Meadow School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Swan Meadow School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Swan Meadow School's ranking?
Swan Meadow School is ranked #271 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Swan Meadow School often compared to?
Swan Meadow Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broad Ford Elementary School, Crellin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Swan Meadow School?
44 students attend Swan Meadow School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Swan Meadow School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swan Meadow School?
Swan Meadow School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Swan Meadow School offer ?
Swan Meadow School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Swan Meadow School part of?
Swan Meadow School is part of Garrett County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 44 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 21-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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