Below Average
#1061 of 1,363 schools in MD
Flexible Student Support
High School · Carroll County Public Schools · Westminster, MD
A Carroll County Public Schools high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45 Kate Wagner Road, Westminster, MD 21157
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Flexible Student Support score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Flexible Student Support 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Westminster HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,480 | Compare → |
| Carroll Springs SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.8 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Post Secondary ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 12 | 1.8 mi | 40 | 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.
Carroll County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #40 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
Flexible Student Support is listed in Carroll County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flexible Student Support
Flexible Student Support is a public high school in Westminster, MD, part of Carroll County Public Schools, serving approximately 35 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,061 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flexible Student Support
What grades does Flexible Student Support serve?
Flexible Student Support serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Flexible Student Support?
Flexible Student Support has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
How does Flexible Student Support rank in MD?
Flexible Student Support ranks #1,061 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Flexible Student Support's MySchoolScout rating?
Flexible Student Support has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Flexible Student Support?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flexible Student Support has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Flexible Student Support a charter school?
No, Flexible Student Support is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flexible Student Support a Title I school?
No, Flexible Student Support is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flexible Student Support?
37.1% of students at Flexible Student Support 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (410) 751-3691
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 21157)
- 40,191
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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