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#542 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 40% in state
Grantsville Elementary
Elementary School · Garrett County Public Schools · Grantsville, MD
A Garrett County Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Po Box 9, Grantsville, MD 21536
- Math 41% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grantsville Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 32 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grantsville 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average467/100K
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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
$69,677
Median home value
$202,800
Median rent
$649/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21536; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | 1–12 | 2.6 mi | 53 | Compare → |
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| Crellin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | Not available | 144 | 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.
Garrett County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Grantsville Elementary is listed in Garrett County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grantsville Elementary
Grantsville Elementary is a public elementary school in Grantsville, MD, part of Garrett County Public Schools, serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #542 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grantsville Elementary
What grades does Grantsville Elementary serve?
Grantsville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Grantsville Elementary?
Grantsville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grantsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grantsville Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grantsville Elementary rank in MD?
Grantsville Elementary ranks #542 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Grantsville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grantsville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Grantsville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grantsville Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grantsville Elementary a charter school?
No, Grantsville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grantsville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grantsville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grantsville Elementary?
64.7% of students at Grantsville 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
- 187
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Garrett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (301) 895-5173
- Area population (ZIP 21536)
- 3,829
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 21536; 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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