Excellent
#122 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 9% in state
Sugarloaf Elementary
Elementary School · Frederick County Public Schools · Frederick, MD
A Frederick County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
3400 Stone Barn Drive, Frederick, MD 21704
- Math 64% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sugarloaf Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 23 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sugarloaf Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- 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
$164,457
Median home value
$585,900
Median rent
$2,395/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21704; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Centerville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Laurel Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | 1–12 | 4.1 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Laurel Hall School - FrederickPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | 3–12 | 4.1 mi | 38 | 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.
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
- #6 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
Sugarloaf Elementary is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sugarloaf Elementary
Sugarloaf Elementary is a public elementary school in Frederick, MD, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 842 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sugarloaf Elementary
What grades does Sugarloaf Elementary serve?
Sugarloaf Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sugarloaf Elementary?
Sugarloaf Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 842 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugarloaf Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugarloaf Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sugarloaf Elementary rank in MD?
Sugarloaf Elementary ranks #122 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Sugarloaf Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sugarloaf Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Sugarloaf Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sugarloaf Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Sugarloaf Elementary a charter school?
No, Sugarloaf Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sugarloaf Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sugarloaf Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sugarloaf Elementary?
10.2% of students at Sugarloaf 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 842
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Frederick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.3%
- Phone
- (240) 566-0500
- Area population (ZIP 21704)
- 19,623
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 21704; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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