Best Public Schools in Manchester, MD

Summary:

The city of Manchester, Maryland is home to three schools - two elementary schools and one high school. The data analysis reveals a mix of high-performing and declining schools in this area, with the elementary schools standing out for their consistent academic excellence.

Manchester Elementary and Ebb Valley Elementary are both ranked in the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools, earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have outperformed the Carroll County Public Schools district and the state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels. In contrast, Manchester Valley High has seen a significant drop in its statewide ranking, from 30th out of 225 Maryland high schools in 2021-2022 to 113th out of 146 in 2023-2024, particularly struggling with Mathematics proficiency.

The schools in Manchester have a predominantly white student population, with relatively low representation of other racial/ethnic groups. This lack of diversity may impact the educational experiences and perspectives of the students. Additionally, the higher spending per student at the elementary schools compared to the high school suggests that resources may be more evenly distributed across the district, which could contribute to the strong performance at the elementary level. Overall, the data analysis highlights the need for the district to address the declining performance at the high school and explore ways to promote greater diversity and equity within the school system.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)					MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Algebra II (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Algebra II End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Manchester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3224 York Street	Manchester	21102	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3410	663	40	16.4	27.1%	568 (85.7%)	11 (1.7%)	41 (6.2%)	9 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	28 (4.2%)	74.3	204^th of 859 public elementary schools	76.3%		83.7	130^th of 855 public elementary schools	84.8%	74	62.5	48.7	38.5	49.7	62.5	69.6	52.3		61.6				28.2	$14,451	$715	$13,736
Manchester Valley High	Public	9-12	3300 Maple Grove Road	Manchester	21102	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-1673	1,374	73	18.8	26.1%	1,152 (83.8%)	50 (3.6%)	94 (6.8%)	30 (2.2%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	40 (2.9%)	33.1	113^th of 146 public high schools	22.6%		40.8	80^th of 127 public high schools	37.0%	33				8.4				70.3	70.3	14.0	6.5	5.4		$14,439	$585	$13,854
Ebb Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Swiper Road	Manchester	21102	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 386-1550	571	37	15.4	26.3%	498 (87.2%)	15 (2.6%)	30 (5.3%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	19 (3.3%)	71.5	231^st of 859 public elementary schools	73.1%		70	233^rd of 855 public elementary schools	72.7%	2	64.3	45.4	44.7	51.1	57.1	56.7	54.1		56.0				27.1	$15,766	$716	$15,049

Cities Near Manchester

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hampstead	5.5 mi	4	60^th
Freeland	7.16 mi	1	59^th
Upperco	8.53 mi	1	5^th
Parkton	10.07 mi	2	34^th
Westminster	12.69 mi	18	88^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.