Thurmont Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary
Hillcrest Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 7.4/10. Hillcrest Elementary is significantly larger with 558 students, about 2.0× the size of Thurmont Elementary (276). In math proficiency, Thurmont Elementary leads at 46.0%.
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Thurmont Elementary
Thurmont, MD
7.4/10
Elementary School3rd – 5th
276 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Frederick, MD
8.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
558 students
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| Metric | Thurmont Elementary | Hillcrest Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.4 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.0 | 9.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.1% | 88.4% |
| Environment Score | 5.7 | 7.9 |
| State Rank | #392 of 1,363 | #102 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 71th | 93th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Thurmont Elementary | Hillcrest Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 46.0% | 21.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 39.0% | 29.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Thurmont (21788) | Frederick (21703) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $93,717 | $105,293 |
| Median Home Value | $342,700 | $364,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,015 | $1,887 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.5% | 42.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% | 9.9% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 34 min |