Blue Heron Elementary vs Oakdale Elementary
Blue Heron Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.7/10 compared to 5.8/10. Oakdale Elementary is significantly larger with 1,150 students, about 1.6× the size of Blue Heron Elementary (707). In math proficiency, Oakdale Elementary leads at 64.0%.
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Blue Heron Elementary
New Market, MD
7.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
707 students
Oakdale Elementary
Ijamsville, MD
5.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
1,150 students
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| Metric | Blue Heron Elementary | Oakdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.7 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.6 | 8.2 |
| Growth Score | 7.5 | 4.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.1% | 18% |
| Environment Score | 5.4 | 4.2 |
| State Rank | #295 of 1,363 | #892 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 78th | 35th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Blue Heron Elementary | Oakdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 48.0% | 64.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 59.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Blue Heron Elementary | Oakdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 707 | 1,150 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 9.1% | 18.0% |
| District | Frederick County Public Schools | Frederick County Public Schools |
| City | New Market | Ijamsville |
Neighborhood
| Metric | New Market (21774) | Ijamsville (21754) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $171,875 | $179,797 |
| Median Home Value | $508,100 | $619,700 |
| Median Rent | $2,322 | $1,745 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 60.6% | 57.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% | 2.9% |
| Avg Commute | 38 min | 40 min |