Serving 693 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Linton Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 693 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Linton Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Linton Springs Elementary School's student population of 693 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
693 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Linton Springs Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linton Springs Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#218 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
1%
33%
White
87%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Linton Springs Elementary School's ranking?
Linton Springs Elementary School is ranked #218 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Linton Springs Elementary School often compared to?
Linton Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfield Elementary School, Mechanicsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Linton Springs Elementary School?
693 students attend Linton Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Linton Springs Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linton Springs Elementary School?
Linton Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Linton Springs Elementary School offer ?
Linton Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Linton Springs Elementary School part of?
Linton Springs Elementary School is part of Carroll County Public Schools School District.
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