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#919 of 1,363 schools in MD
Yough Glades Elementary
Elementary School · Garrett County Public Schools · Oakland, MD
A Garrett County Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
70 Wolf Acres Dr, Oakland, MD 21550
- Math 22% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yough Glades Elementary score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
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 30% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Yough Glades 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Ford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Crellin ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Swan Meadow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Accident ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 222 | 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
- #11 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
Yough Glades Elementary is listed in Garrett County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yough Glades Elementary
Yough Glades Elementary is a public elementary school in Oakland, MD, part of Garrett County Public Schools, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #919 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yough Glades Elementary
What grades does Yough Glades Elementary serve?
Yough Glades Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Yough Glades Elementary?
Yough Glades Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yough Glades Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yough Glades Elementary is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yough Glades Elementary rank in MD?
Yough Glades Elementary ranks #919 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Yough Glades Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Yough Glades Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Yough Glades Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yough Glades Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Yough Glades Elementary a charter school?
No, Yough Glades Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yough Glades Elementary a Title I school?
No, Yough Glades Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yough Glades Elementary?
69.5% of students at Yough Glades 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
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Garrett County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (301) 334-3334
- 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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