Very Good
#338 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 25% in state
Mount Airy Elementary
Elementary School · Carroll County Public Schools · Mount Airy, MD
A Carroll County Public Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
405 North Main Street, Mount Airy, MD 21771
- Math 58% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mount Airy Elementary score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Airy 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,355/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Airy), 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
$154,844
Median home value
$532,200
Median rent
$2,117/mo
College educated
46.1%
Homeownership
92.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21771; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Meeting SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Twin Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 689 | Compare → |
| Mount Airy Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 3.5 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Eldersburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 476 | 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.
Carroll County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #20 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
Mount Airy Elementary is listed in Carroll County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Airy Elementary
Mount Airy Elementary is a public elementary school in Mount Airy, MD, part of Carroll County Public Schools, serving approximately 457 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #338 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Airy Elementary
What grades does Mount Airy Elementary serve?
Mount Airy Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Mount Airy Elementary?
Mount Airy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Airy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Airy Elementary is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Airy Elementary rank in MD?
Mount Airy Elementary ranks #338 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Mount Airy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Airy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Mount Airy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Airy Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mount Airy Elementary a charter school?
No, Mount Airy Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mount Airy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mount Airy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Airy Elementary?
20.1% of students at Mount Airy 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Carroll County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (410) 751-3540
- Area population (ZIP 21771)
- 32,827
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 21771; 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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