Walkersville Elementary vs Blue Heron Elementary
Blue Heron Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.7/10 compared to 4.8/10. In math proficiency, Blue Heron Elementary leads at 48.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Walkersville Elementary
Walkersville, MD
4.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
698 students
Blue Heron Elementary
New Market, MD
7.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
707 students
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| Metric | Walkersville Elementary | Blue Heron Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 7.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.4 | 9.6 |
| Growth Score | 2.8 | 7.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46% | 9.1% |
| Environment Score | 5.8 | 5.4 |
| State Rank | #1,135 of 1,363 | #295 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 17th | 78th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Walkersville Elementary | Blue Heron Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 41.0% | 48.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 46.0% | 59.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Walkersville Elementary | Blue Heron Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 698 | 707 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.9:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.0% | 9.1% |
| District | Frederick County Public Schools | Frederick County Public Schools |
| City | Walkersville | New Market |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Walkersville (21793) | New Market (21774) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $128,504 | $171,875 |
| Median Home Value | $416,400 | $508,100 |
| Median Rent | $1,489 | $2,322 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 39.4% | 60.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% | 2.1% |
| Avg Commute | 34 min | 38 min |