Very Good
#416 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 30% in state
Cranberry Station Elementary
Elementary School · Carroll County Public Schools · Westminster, MD
A Carroll County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
505 North Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157
- Math 44% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cranberry Station Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Cranberry Station 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westminster), 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
$102,835
Median home value
$394,100
Median rent
$1,236/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21157; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Preschool & Kindergarten ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| William Winchester ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 605 | Compare → |
| Carroll Springs SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| St John SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 262 | 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.
Carroll County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #26 of 40
- District spending per student
- $16,548NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cranberry Station Elementary is listed in Carroll County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cranberry Station Elementary
Cranberry Station Elementary is a public elementary school in Westminster, MD, part of Carroll County Public Schools, serving approximately 601 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #416 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cranberry Station Elementary
What grades does Cranberry Station Elementary serve?
Cranberry Station Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cranberry Station Elementary?
Cranberry Station Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cranberry Station Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cranberry Station Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cranberry Station Elementary rank in MD?
Cranberry Station Elementary ranks #416 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Cranberry Station Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cranberry Station Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Cranberry Station Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cranberry Station Elementary has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cranberry Station Elementary a charter school?
No, Cranberry Station Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cranberry Station Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cranberry Station Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cranberry Station Elementary?
42.6% of students at Cranberry Station 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
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (410) 386-4440
- Area population (ZIP 21157)
- 40,191
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 21157; 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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