Excellent
#227 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 17% in state
Cash Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Allegany County Public Schools · Lavale, MD
An Allegany County Public Schools elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10601 Cash Valley Rd Nw, Lavale, MD 21502
- Math 52% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cash Valley Elementary score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Cash Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low142/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,721
Median home value
$151,400
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21502; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Walsh School,k-12/diocesePrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Parkside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| West Side ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Beginnings Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 27 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Allegany County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #4 of 22
- District spending per student
- $18,290NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cash Valley Elementary is listed in Allegany County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cash Valley Elementary
Cash Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Lavale, MD, part of Allegany County Public Schools, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #227 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cash Valley Elementary
What grades does Cash Valley Elementary serve?
Cash Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cash Valley Elementary?
Cash Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cash Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cash Valley Elementary is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cash Valley Elementary rank in MD?
Cash Valley Elementary ranks #227 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Cash Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cash Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Cash Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cash Valley Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cash Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Cash Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cash Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cash Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cash Valley Elementary?
63.1% of students at Cash Valley 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
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Allegany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (301) 724-6632
- Area population (ZIP 21502)
- 41,810
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 21502; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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