Excellent
#238 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 17% in state
Mechanicsville Elementary
Elementary School · Carroll County Public Schools · Sykesville, MD
A Carroll County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
3838 Sykesville Road, Sykesville, MD 21784
- Math 58% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mechanicsville Elementary score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 31 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
16.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mechanicsville 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average608/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sykesville), 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
$141,228
Median home value
$478,200
Median rent
$1,673/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
87%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21784; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom District ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| Linton Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Sandymount ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Eldersburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 476 | 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
- #11 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
Mechanicsville Elementary is listed in Carroll County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mechanicsville Elementary
Mechanicsville Elementary is a public elementary school in Sykesville, MD, part of Carroll County Public Schools, serving approximately 497 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mechanicsville Elementary
What grades does Mechanicsville Elementary serve?
Mechanicsville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mechanicsville Elementary?
Mechanicsville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsville Elementary is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mechanicsville Elementary rank in MD?
Mechanicsville Elementary ranks #238 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Mechanicsville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mechanicsville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Mechanicsville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mechanicsville Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mechanicsville Elementary a charter school?
No, Mechanicsville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mechanicsville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mechanicsville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mechanicsville Elementary?
16.9% of students at Mechanicsville 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
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (410) 751-3510
- Area population (ZIP 21784)
- 37,813
- Area average commute
- 35.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 21784; 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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