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#747 of 1,363 schools in MD
Potomac Heights Elementary
Elementary School · Washington County Public Schools · Hagerstown, MD
A Washington County Public Schools elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
301 E Magnolia Ave, Hagerstown, MD 21742
- Math 40% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Potomac Heights Elementary score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
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 54% (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
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Potomac Heights 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,177/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hagerstown), 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
$80,533
Median home value
$280,100
Median rent
$1,267/mo
College educated
29.9%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21742; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pangborn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 711 | Compare → |
| Fountaindale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Hagerstown Childrens SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Boonsboro ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 503 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Washington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #33 of 42
- District spending per student
- $17,937NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Potomac Heights Elementary is listed in Washington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Potomac Heights Elementary
Potomac Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Hagerstown, MD, part of Washington County Public Schools, serving approximately 336 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #747 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Potomac Heights Elementary
What grades does Potomac Heights Elementary serve?
Potomac Heights Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Potomac Heights Elementary?
Potomac Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potomac Heights Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Potomac Heights Elementary is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Potomac Heights Elementary rank in MD?
Potomac Heights Elementary ranks #747 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Potomac Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Potomac Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Potomac Heights Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Potomac Heights Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Potomac Heights Elementary a charter school?
No, Potomac Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Potomac Heights Elementary a Title I school?
No, Potomac Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Potomac Heights Elementary?
74.4% of students at Potomac Heights 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
- 336
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (301) 766-8305
- Area population (ZIP 21742)
- 35,114
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 21742; 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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