Excellent
#34 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 2% in state
Frederick Classical Charter
Elementary School · Frederick County Public Schools · Frederick, MD
A Frederick County Public Schools charter elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8445 Spires Way Suite CC, Frederick, MD 21701
- Math 56% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frederick Classical Charter score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frederick Classical Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$102,306
Median home value
$404,900
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
49.7%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21701; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Country Day Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| The Banner SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Meadows MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.9 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| North Frederick ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 652 | 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.
Frederick County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Frederick Classical Charter is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederick Classical Charter
Frederick Classical Charter is a public elementary school in Frederick, MD, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 377 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #34 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederick Classical Charter
What grades does Frederick Classical Charter serve?
Frederick Classical Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Frederick Classical Charter?
Frederick Classical Charter has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Classical Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Classical Charter 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 Frederick Classical Charter rank in MD?
Frederick Classical Charter ranks #34 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Frederick Classical Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Classical Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Frederick Classical Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Classical Charter has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Frederick Classical Charter a charter school?
Yes, Frederick Classical Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Frederick Classical Charter a Title I school?
No, Frederick Classical Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick Classical Charter?
25.7% of students at Frederick Classical Charter 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Frederick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.2%
- Phone
- (240) 236-1200
- Area population (ZIP 21701)
- 41,340
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 21701; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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