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#862 of 1,363 schools in MD
Swan Meadow School
Elementary School · Garrett County Public Schools · Oakland, MD
A Garrett County Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6709 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550
- Math 35% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Swan Meadow School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Swan Meadow School 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average387/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oakland), 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
$65,302
Median home value
$210,300
Median rent
$724/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21550; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crellin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Yough Glades ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 3.9 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Accident ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 222 | Compare → |
| Broad Ford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 547 | 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.
Garrett County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 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
Swan Meadow School is listed in Garrett County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Swan Meadow School
Swan Meadow School is a public elementary school in Oakland, MD, part of Garrett County Public Schools, serving approximately 48 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #862 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Swan Meadow School
What grades does Swan Meadow School serve?
Swan Meadow School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Swan Meadow School?
Swan Meadow School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Swan Meadow School?
The student-teacher ratio at Swan Meadow School is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Swan Meadow School rank in MD?
Swan Meadow School ranks #862 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Swan Meadow School's MySchoolScout rating?
Swan Meadow School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Swan Meadow School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Swan Meadow School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Swan Meadow School a charter school?
No, Swan Meadow School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Swan Meadow School a Title I school?
No, Swan Meadow School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swan Meadow School?
45.8% of students at Swan Meadow School 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Garrett County
- Phone
- (301) 334-2059
- Area population (ZIP 21550)
- 13,469
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 21550; 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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