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#687 of 1,363 schools in MD

Crellin Elementary

Elementary School · Garrett County Public Schools · Oakland, MD

A Garrett County Public Schools elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

115 Kendall Dr, Oakland, MD 21550

  • Math 52% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 53% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.1% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.4% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+21.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected+25.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$19,520
Chronic Absenteeism10.4%

Students at Crellin Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency52%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency53%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 38 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
52%
ELA
53%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

68.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Crellin 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 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average387/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), 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

$65,302

Median home value

$210,300

Median rent

$724/mo

College educated

25.7%

Homeownership

77.8%

Poverty rate

11.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Swan Meadow SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–83.3 mi48Compare →
Yough Glades ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–53.8 mi275Compare →
Broad Ford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–54.9 mi547Compare →
Accident ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–5Not available222Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Garrett County Public Schools

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#7 of 12
District spending per student
$19,520NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crellin Elementary is listed in Garrett County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crellin Elementary

Crellin Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakland, MD, part of Garrett County Public Schools, serving approximately 144 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #687 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Crellin Elementary

Sources:School's websiteWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Crellin Elementary School is located at 115 Kendall Drive in Crellin, MD 21550, and operates as a Title I school within the Garrett County Public Schools system 2. The school's teaching principal is Dana McCauley 2. A notable initiative at the school involves a music program expansion where students, staff, and volunteers collaborated to build steel drums 2. This project was featured in a locally produced documentary titled "WINGS OF A DOVE" 2. Kevin Martin, a steel drum maker who relocated his factory, Rockcreek Steel Drums, to Ocean City, Maryland, guided the instrument construction and tuning 2. Martin was invited by McCauley in January to teach the students, and he worked closely with music teacher Heather Roth 2. The school also runs a program called "Rhythm & Rubbish" 2. Transportation details indicate specific bus schedules for Bus 35 and Bus 79, with drop-off at 8:05 and pick-up at 3:35, while private transportation allows drop-off between 7:45 and 8:00 and pick-up between 3:05 and 3:30 2.
Sources (2)
  1. www.garrettcountyschools.org
  2. web.archive.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crellin Elementary

What grades does Crellin Elementary serve?

Crellin Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Crellin Elementary?

Crellin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crellin Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Crellin Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crellin Elementary rank in MD?

Crellin Elementary ranks #687 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Crellin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Crellin Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Crellin Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crellin Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Crellin Elementary a charter school?

No, Crellin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crellin Elementary a Title I school?

No, Crellin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crellin Elementary?

68.1% of students at Crellin 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Garrett County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.4%
Area population (ZIP 21550)
13,469
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
48.5
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 21550; 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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