Mt. Savage Elementary

Q: Is Mt. Savage Elementary a good school?

Mt. Savage Elementary ranks 330 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mt. Savage Elementary is a public elementary school in Mount Savage, Maryland, serving 220 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Allegany County Public Schools district.

Mt. Savage Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and English language arts, consistently outperforming the district and state averages. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.18%) compared to nearby schools, and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.7% to 61.36%), indicating it effectively supports students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. However, the school's performance on certain subgroups, such as male students and white students, is concerning and suggests a need to address achievement gaps.

When compared to nearby schools, Mt. Savage Elementary generally outperforms them in test scores, but some schools, like Parkside Elementary and Cresaptown Elementary, have higher overall performance and rankings, providing opportunities for Mt. Savage Elementary to learn from their practices. The school's fluctuating statewide ranking and star ratings over the years also suggest a need to identify and address any underlying factors contributing to the variability in performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

13201 New School Rd Nw
Mount Savage, MD 21545-9801

(301) 264-3220

District: Allegany County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
330^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,800

Students who attend Mt. Savage Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Mount Savage Middle
High:	Mountain Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.8

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Two or more races:

4.5%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.4%

See top rated Maryland elementary schools

Compare Mt. Savage Elementary to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Mt. Savage Elementary ranks better than 61.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 9^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Allegany County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), two or more races (4.5%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt. Savage Elementary is 13.8. 8 elementary schools in the Allegany County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mt. Savage Elementary employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt. Savage Elementary is $16,800. 11 elementary schools in the Allegany County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mt. Savage Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Allegany County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Allegany County Public Schools 13^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for Mt. Savage Elementary?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Mt. Savage Elementary

Compare

Rank History for all students at Mt. Savage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	59.47	385^th	803	52.1%
2005	74.25	207^th	805	74.3%
2006	70.26	262^nd	804	67.4%
2007	70.30	248^th	818	69.7%
2008	49.78	489^th	838	41.6%
2009	50.57	488^th	850	42.6%
2010	48.36	518^th	855	39.4%
2011	66.31	303^rd	853	64.5%
2012	69.87	264^th	857	69.2%
2013	69.06	260^th	847	69.3%
2014	82.90	115^th	867	86.7%
2015	56.10	343^rd	859	60.1%
2016	59.36	320^th	845	62.1%
2017	80.16	174^th	847	79.5%
2018	51.02	379^th	857	55.8%
2019	72.34	234^th	853	72.6%
2021	31.01	468^th	802	41.6%
2022	40.49	484^th	862	43.9%
2023	56.19	330^th	855	61.4%
2024	55.86	330^th	859	61.6%

See the entire list of Maryland Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt. Savage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.57	109^th	546	80.0%

See the entire list of Best Maryland Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mt. Savage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.93	456^th	796	42.7%

See the entire list of Best Maryland Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Mt. Savage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.22	584^th	788	25.9%

See the entire list of Best Maryland Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Mt. Savage Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.28	469^th	528	11.2%

See the entire list of Best Maryland Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Mt. Savage Elementary.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Mt. Savage Elementary, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Mt. Savage Elementary

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	249	3	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	260
2005	246	7	1	3	5	n/a	n/a	262
2006	232	6	1	1	6	n/a	n/a	246
2007	232	6	2	2	6	n/a	n/a	248
2008	224	6	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	236
2009	241	6	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	253
2010	225	4	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	232
2011	210	3	0	2	1	0	3	219
2012	223	3	0	3	1	0	5	235
2013	214	0	0	4	1	0	4	223
2014	196	0	0	5	1	0	3	205
2015	200	0	0	2	1	0	1	204
2016	199	0	0	3	0	0	5	207
2017	185	0	0	1	0	0	4	190
2018	192	0	0	2	0	0	4	198
2019	182	0	0	1	0	0	3	186
2020	185	0	0	1	1	0	4	191
2021	181	1	0	1	1	0	2	186
2022	189	2	0	1	1	0	6	199
2023	205	3	0	1	1	0	10	220

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt. Savage Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	260	13.0	20.0	51.9
2005	262	15.0	17.5	54.6
2006	246	15.0	16.4	53.3
2007	248	16.6	14.9	52
2008	236	18.3	12.9	55.9
2009	253	16.7	15.1	50.2
2010	232	15.7	14.7	52.6
2011	219	14.6	15.0	49.8
2012	235	14.6	16.0	57
2013	223	15.1	14.7	52.9
2014	205	15.0	13.6	55.6
2015	204	12.0	17.0	59.8
2016	207	14.0	14.7	61.8
2017	190	14.1	13.4	56.3
2018	198	13.1	15.1	56.1
2019	186	14.1	13.1	57
2020	191	13.1	14.5	53.9
2021	186	14.2	13.0	45.7
2022	199	15.5	12.8	45.2
2023	220	15.9	13.8	61.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mt. Savage Elementary

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	260	13.0	20.0	51.9
2005	262	15.0	17.5	54.6
2006	246	15.0	16.4	53.3
2007	248	16.6	14.9	52
2008	236	18.3	12.9	55.9
2009	253	16.7	15.1	50.2
2010	232	15.7	14.7	52.6
2011	219	14.6	15.0	49.8
2012	235	14.6	16.0	57
2013	223	15.1	14.7	52.9
2014	205	15.0	13.6	55.6
2015	204	12.0	17.0	59.8
2016	207	14.0	14.7	61.8
2017	190	14.1	13.4	56.3
2018	198	13.1	15.1	56.1
2019	186	14.1	13.1	57
2020	191	13.1	14.5	53.9
2021	186	14.2	13.0	45.7
2022	199	15.5	12.8	45.2
2023	220	15.9	13.8	61.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt. Savage Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$952 (7.7%)	$11,439 (92.3%)	$12,391
2020	$1,190 (10.4%)	$10,208 (89.6%)	$11,398
2021	$1,722 (11.1%)	$13,732 (88.9%)	$15,455
2022	$2,004 (12.9%)	$13,528 (87.1%)	$15,532
2023	$3,450 (20.5%)	$13,350 (79.5%)	$16,800

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt. Savage Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 234^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 330^th of 855 Elementary schools	11.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	186	220	18.3%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	182	205	12.6%
Two or More Races	3	10	233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57%	61.4%	4.4%

Schools Near Mt. Savage Elementary

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (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 All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mt. Savage Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13201 New School Rd Nw	Mount Savage	21545	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 264-3220	220	16	13.8	61.4%	205 (93.2%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	55.9	330^th of 859 public elementary schools	61.6%		56.2	330^th of 855 public elementary schools	61.4%		55.3	34.2	18.8	37.0	65.8	50.0	43.8	53.7	19.4	$16,800	$3,450	$13,350
Frost Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	260 Shaw St	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-5168	236	15	16.2	43.2%	212 (89.8%)	4 (1.7%)	5 (2.1%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	83.7	133^rd of 859 public elementary schools	84.5%		82.6	141^st of 855 public elementary schools	83.5%	8	88.0	63.9	39.1	64.3	92.0	80.6	52.2	76.2	26.1	$16,374	$1,344	$15,030
Cash Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10601 Cash Valley Rd Nw	Lavale	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 724-6632	275	25	10.8	68.0%	224 (81.5%)	16 (5.8%)	9 (3.3%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (7.6%)	64.4	279^th of 859 public elementary schools	67.5%		67.3	258^th of 855 public elementary schools	69.8%	21	16.2	48.7	73.5	45.5	29.7	53.8	82.4	54.5	41.2	$24,028	$4,064	$19,964
Beall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3 E College Ave	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-3636	451	33	13.6	62.7%	393 (87.1%)	6 (1.3%)	8 (1.8%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (8.9%)	71.8	228^th of 859 public elementary schools	73.5%		58.5	309^th of 855 public elementary schools	63.9%	81	49.2	53.7	50.0	51.1	47.5	67.2	55.6	57.2	25.9	$16,889	$1,812	$15,077
Parkside Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Parkside Blvd	Lavale	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 729-0085	210	17	12.7	60.5%	169 (80.5%)	16 (7.6%)	5 (2.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (8.6%)	82.8	145^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.1%		77.7	185^th of 855 public elementary schools	78.4%	40	54.3	60.5	47.2	54.1	71.4	76.3	61.1	69.7	32.4	$19,143	$3,007	$16,136
Northeast Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11001 Forest Ave Ne	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 724-3285	272	19	14.3	58.1%	234 (86.0%)	11 (4.0%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.1%)	67.1	260^th of 859 public elementary schools	69.7%		68.5	246^th of 855 public elementary schools	71.2%	14	57.5	53.8	36.8	49.6	55.0	69.2	44.7	56.4	18.4	$15,680	$1,531	$14,149
West Side Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	425 Paca St	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 724-0340	305	25	12.2	68.9%	227 (74.4%)	22 (7.2%)	4 (1.3%)	5 (1.6%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (14.1%)	52.3	356^th of 859 public elementary schools	58.6%		48.8	373^rd of 855 public elementary schools	56.4%	17	26.5	29.8	28.3	28.3	36.0	64.9	59.3	54.0	26.4	$18,980	$3,039	$15,941
Route 40 Elementary	Public	K-5	17764 National Pike	Frostburg	21532	Allegany County	Garrett County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 689-6132	122	10	12.8	40.2%	122 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.8	387^th of 859 public elementary schools	54.9%		44.6	414^th of 855 public elementary schools	51.6%	27	42.9	31.3		27.3	50.0	56.3	31.8	45.5	18.2	$19,891	$3,078	$16,813
South Penn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	500 E 2nd St	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 777-1755	523	46	11.3	77.2%	390 (74.6%)	42 (8.0%)	7 (1.3%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (14.5%)	22.4	616^th of 859 public elementary schools	28.3%		23.5	614^th of 855 public elementary schools	28.2%	2	25.4	15.8	15.7	18.7	27.0	39.3	21.7	28.2	13.3	$20,888	$3,451	$17,437
John Humbird Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Mary St	Cumberland	21502	Allegany County	Allegany County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 724-8842	234	22	10.6	87.2%	153 (65.4%)	33 (14.1%)	9 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (16.2%)	32.1	514^th of 859 public elementary schools	40.2%		28.7	557^th of 855 public elementary schools	34.9%	43	38.9	23.7	11.4	24.8	50.0	39.5	25.7	38.5	5.7	$23,724	$3,208	$20,516

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Savage Elementary

What schools do graduates of Mt. Savage Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mt. Savage Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mount Savage Middle
High : Mountain Ridge High School

What district is Mt. Savage Elementary in?

Allegany County Public Schools

Is Mt. Savage Elementary a good school?

Mt. Savage Elementary ranks 330^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Mt. Savage Elementary?

Students at Mt. Savage Elementary are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Mt. Savage Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended Mt. Savage Elementary.

Rate Mt. Savage Elementary!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

MDMaryland Elementary School Rankings

MDMaryland District Rankings

Schools in Mount Savage, MD

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Mt. Savage Elementary!

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.