Excellent
#155 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 11% in state
Wolfsville Elementary
Elementary School · Frederick County Public Schools · Myersville, MD
A Frederick County Public Schools elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12520 Wolfsville Rd, Myersville, MD 21773
- Math 63% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wolfsville Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 39 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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
27%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wolfsville Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average436/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$152,839
Median home value
$475,700
Median rent
$1,699/mo
College educated
46%
Homeownership
93.2%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21773; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Aetna Adventist School (maas)Private · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 2.9 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Greenbrier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 4.3 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| Myersville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 4.6 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Blue Heron ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 707 | 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.
Frederick County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 69
- Rank in district
- #7 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
Wolfsville Elementary is listed in Frederick County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wolfsville Elementary
Wolfsville Elementary is a public elementary school in Myersville, MD, part of Frederick County Public Schools, serving approximately 159 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #155 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wolfsville Elementary
What grades does Wolfsville Elementary serve?
Wolfsville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Wolfsville Elementary?
Wolfsville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 159 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfsville Elementary is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wolfsville Elementary rank in MD?
Wolfsville Elementary ranks #155 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Wolfsville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Wolfsville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Wolfsville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wolfsville Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wolfsville Elementary a charter school?
No, Wolfsville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wolfsville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Wolfsville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wolfsville Elementary?
27.0% of students at Wolfsville 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
- 159
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Frederick County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (240) 236-2250
- Area population (ZIP 21773)
- 5,619
- Area average commute
- 35.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 21773; 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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