Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yough Glades Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yough Glades Elementary serves the southwest area of Oakland, MD, covering approximately 107.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school from various points within this expansive zone, which extends up to 14.1 miles from the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yough Glades Elementary School's student population of 299 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Yough Glades Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yough Glades Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#861 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
32%
White
94%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Yough Glades Elementary School's ranking?
Yough Glades Elementary School is ranked #861 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Yough Glades Elementary School often compared to?
Yough Glades Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broad Ford Elementary School, Crellin Elementary School, Accident Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Yough Glades Elementary School?
299 students attend Yough Glades Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Yough Glades Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yough Glades Elementary School?
Yough Glades Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yough Glades Elementary School offer ?
Yough Glades Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Yough Glades Elementary School part of?
Yough Glades Elementary School is part of Garrett County School District.
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