Excellent
#52 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 4% in state
Butterfly Ridge Elementary
Elementary School · Frederick County Public Schools · Frederick, MD
A Frederick County Public Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 Contender Way, Frederick, MD 21703
- Math 31% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Butterfly Ridge Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Butterfly Ridge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,084/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Frederick), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$105,293
Median home value
$364,300
Median rent
$1,887/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Frederick Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| Orchard Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Frederick Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Frederick County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #3 of 67
- District spending per student
- $16,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Butterfly Ridge Elementary is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Butterfly Ridge Elementary
Butterfly Ridge Elementary is a public elementary school in Frederick, MD, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 619 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #52 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Butterfly Ridge Elementary
What grades does Butterfly Ridge Elementary serve?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Butterfly Ridge Elementary?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterfly Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Butterfly Ridge Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Butterfly Ridge Elementary rank in MD?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary ranks #52 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Butterfly Ridge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Butterfly Ridge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Butterfly Ridge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Butterfly Ridge Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Butterfly Ridge Elementary a charter school?
No, Butterfly Ridge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Butterfly Ridge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Butterfly Ridge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Butterfly Ridge Elementary?
68.7% of students at Butterfly Ridge Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Frederick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (240) 566-0300
- Area population (ZIP 21703)
- 41,766
- Area average commute
- 33.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21703; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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