Summary:
The city of Frostburg, Maryland is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Beall Elementary, Frost Elementary, and Route 40 Elementary) and 1 high school (Mountain Ridge High School). The data reveals that the elementary schools, particularly Frost Elementary and Beall Elementary, consistently outperform the high school and the Allegany County Public Schools district and Garrett County Public Schools state averages in both math and English language arts proficiency.
The schools in Frostburg have a predominantly white student population, ranging from 87.14% at Beall Elementary to 100% at Route 40 Elementary. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also varies, from 43.22% at Frost Elementary to 62.75% at Beall Elementary. Interestingly, the school with the highest spending per student, Route 40 Elementary, does not necessarily have the best academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as instructional quality and school leadership, may play a significant role in student outcomes.
While the high school, Mountain Ridge High School, has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 140th out of 225 Maryland high schools in 2021-2022 to 87th out of 146 in 2023-2024, it still lags behind the strong performance of the elementary schools. This disparity in academic performance between the elementary and high school levels suggests the need for continued efforts to enhance student learning and success at the secondary level in Frostburg.
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