Mechanicsville Elementary

Q: Is Mechanicsville Elementary a good school?

Mechanicsville Elementary ranks 135 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mechanicsville Elementary is a public elementary school in Sykesville, Maryland, serving around 500 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Carroll County Public Schools district.

Mechanicsville Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maryland, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the district and state on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 67.7% of Mechanicsville students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 64.8% in the district and 48.4% statewide. The school also has a higher percentage of students proficient in science compared to the district and state averages. This academic excellence is likely supported by Mechanicsville's higher per-student spending of $15,209, which is above the state average.

However, Mechanicsville Elementary stands out in other ways as well. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 87.8% of students identifying as white in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the more diverse nearby schools like Franklin Elementary and Winfield Elementary. Additionally, Mechanicsville has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 17.4%, suggesting it serves a more affluent community compared to the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3838 Sykesville Road
Sykesville, MD 21784-9541

(410) 751-3510

District: Carroll County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
135^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,904

Students who attend Mechanicsville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Westminster West Middle
High:	Westminster High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 497

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.9%

Two or more races:

4.0%

African American:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mechanicsville Elementary ranks better than 84.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 6^th among 21 ranked elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.68. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (87.9%), two or more races (4%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mechanicsville Elementary is 14.9. 15 elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mechanicsville Elementary employs 33.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mechanicsville Elementary is $14,904. 14 elementary schools in the Carroll County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Carroll County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Carroll County Public Schools 1^st of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mechanicsville Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mechanicsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	25.37	644^th	803	19.8%
2005	21.83	658^th	805	18.3%
2006	26.43	635^th	804	21.0%
2007	27.94	636^th	818	22.2%
2008	83.49	80^th	838	90.5%
2009	83.30	78^th	850	90.8%
2010	83.39	77^th	855	91.0%
2011	79.15	127^th	853	85.1%
2012	80.49	106^th	857	87.6%
2013	81.81	106^th	847	87.5%
2014	84.44	82^nd	867	90.5%
2015	85.30	126^th	859	85.3%
2016	86.03	125^th	845	85.2%
2017	93.83	46^th	847	94.6%
2018	81.45	158^th	857	81.6%
2019	77.15	198^th	853	76.8%
2021	68.76	186^th	802	76.8%
2022	91.65	67^th	862	92.2%
2023	83.85	128^th	855	85.0%
2024	83.68	135^th	859	84.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Mechanicsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.33	222^nd	796	72.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Mechanicsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	71.29	161^st	788	79.6%

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Rank History for White students at Mechanicsville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.33	256^th	528	51.5%

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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

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Enrollment information for Mechanicsville Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	509	1	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	514
1990	525	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	529
1991	524	2	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	530
1992	521	3	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	530
1993	540	1	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	548
1994	559	0	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	570
1995	629	2	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	638
1996	629	2	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	638
1997	621	2	2	3	2	n/a	n/a	630
1998	620	2	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	632
1999	629	1	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	638
2000	642	4	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	652
2001	613	2	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	619
2002	585	5	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	596
2003	585	5	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	596
2004	613	5	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	627
2005	623	6	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	640
2006	592	14	4	4	2	n/a	n/a	616
2007	572	21	4	5	2	n/a	n/a	604
2008	548	23	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	584
2009	546	21	7	5	0	n/a	n/a	579
2010	529	22	6	6	1	n/a	n/a	564
2011	527	14	6	9	0	0	11	567
2012	538	17	8	10	1	1	17	592
2013	497	13	10	14	1	1	13	549
2014	496	16	12	12	1	1	15	553
2015	479	11	10	18	1	1	14	534
2016	431	12	11	14	1	1	13	483
2017	417	11	11	14	1	3	14	471
2018	415	12	10	13	0	3	15	468
2019	440	14	7	15	0	3	16	495
2020	412	17	10	14	0	3	27	483
2021	366	14	8	15	0	2	21	426
2022	415	15	8	18	0	2	24	482
2023	439	12	12	13	0	1	23	500
2024	437	16	12	11	0	1	20	497

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 Mechanicsville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	514	24.0	21.4	n/a
1990	529	22.9	23.1	0.8
1991	530	24.7	21.4	1.9
1992	530	24.8	21.3	1.9
1993	548	25.8	21.2	1.8
1994	570	27.3	20.9	5.1
1995	638	28.5	22.4	3.3
1996	638	28.5	22.4	3.3
1997	630	30.6	20.6	4.1
1998	632	28.4	22.3	2.5
1999	638	28.5	22.4	2.4
2000	652	32.3	20.2	4.1
2001	619	33.5	18.5	5.3
2002	596	32.7	18.2	6.2
2003	596	32.7	18.2	6.2
2004	627	34.0	18.4	2.9
2005	640	33.0	19.4	2.2
2006	616	36.0	17.1	2.6
2007	604	37.4	16.1	2.6
2008	584	39.9	14.6	3.3
2009	579	37.1	15.6	3.8
2010	564	34.5	16.3	4.8
2011	567	35.3	16.0	6.7
2012	592	36.5	16.2	11
2013	549	36.6	15.0	13.1
2014	553	37.0	14.9	16.5
2015	534	36.0	14.8	15.4
2016	483	35.0	13.8	15.5
2017	471	33.3	14.1	18.5
2018	468	34.1	13.7	13.9
2019	495	31.9	15.5	13.3
2020	483	32.9	14.6	13.7
2021	426	31.9	13.3	15.7
2022	482	31.9	15.1	13.9
2023	500	31.9	15.6	17.4
2024	497	33.3	14.9	16.9

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 Mechanicsville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	514	24.0	21.4	n/a
1990	529	22.9	23.1	0.8
1991	530	24.7	21.4	1.9
1992	530	24.8	21.3	1.9
1993	548	25.8	21.2	1.8
1994	570	27.3	20.9	5.1
1995	638	28.5	22.4	3.3
1996	638	28.5	22.4	3.3
1997	630	30.6	20.6	4.1
1998	632	28.4	22.3	2.5
1999	638	28.5	22.4	2.4
2000	652	32.3	20.2	4.1
2001	619	33.5	18.5	5.3
2002	596	32.7	18.2	6.2
2003	596	32.7	18.2	6.2
2004	627	34.0	18.4	2.9
2005	640	33.0	19.4	2.2
2006	616	36.0	17.1	2.6
2007	604	37.4	16.1	2.6
2008	584	39.9	14.6	3.3
2009	579	37.1	15.6	3.8
2010	564	34.5	16.3	4.8
2011	567	35.3	16.0	6.7
2012	592	36.5	16.2	11
2013	549	36.6	15.0	13.1
2014	553	37.0	14.9	16.5
2015	534	36.0	14.8	15.4
2016	483	35.0	13.8	15.5
2017	471	33.3	14.1	18.5
2018	468	34.1	13.7	13.9
2019	495	31.9	15.5	13.3
2020	483	32.9	14.6	13.7
2021	426	31.9	13.3	15.7
2022	482	31.9	15.1	13.9
2023	500	31.9	15.6	17.4
2024	497	33.3	14.9	16.9

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 Mechanicsville Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$450 (3.6%)	$12,225 (96.4%)	$12,675
2020	$558 (4.0%)	$13,289 (96.0%)	$13,846
2021	$1,211 (8.0%)	$13,998 (92.0%)	$15,209
2022	$859 (6.4%)	$12,614 (93.6%)	$13,473
2023	$655 (4.4%)	$14,250 (95.6%)	$14,904

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mechanicsville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 198^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 128^th of 855 Elementary schools	8.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	495	500	1%
African American	14	12	14.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	12	71.4%
Hispanic	15	13	13.3%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	440	439	0.2%
Two or More Races	16	23	43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.3%	17.4%	4.1%

Schools Near Mechanicsville Elementary

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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
Mechanicsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3838 Sykesville Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3510	497	33	14.9	16.9%	437 (87.9%)	16 (3.2%)	11 (2.2%)	12 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.0%)	83.7	135^th of 859 public elementary schools	84.3%		83.8	128^th of 855 public elementary schools	85.0%	7	66.7	52.6	47.4	55.6	64.1	65.4	73.4	67.7	36.7	$14,904	$655	$14,250
Freedom District Elementary	Public	K-5	5626 Sykesville Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3525	643	41	15.5	10.1%	530 (82.4%)	15 (2.3%)	31 (4.8%)	35 (5.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.5%)	90.2	78^th of 859 public elementary schools	90.9%		94.7	40^th of 855 public elementary schools	95.3%	38	73.3	67.0	54.2	64.7	68.1	83.0	67.8	72.5	40.7	$13,502	$658	$12,844
Sandymount Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2222 Old Westminster Pike	Finksburg	21048	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3215	579	39	14.7	26.1%	450 (77.7%)	36 (6.2%)	53 (9.2%)	21 (3.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.9%)	79.3	171^st of 859 public elementary schools	80.1%		86.3	109^th of 855 public elementary schools	87.3%	62	69.8	57.6	40.0	57.5	61.3	64.6	50.7	59.6	36.0	$14,105	$695	$13,411
Linton Springs Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	375 Ronsdale Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3280	738	44	16.6	13.6%	631 (85.5%)	15 (2.0%)	49 (6.6%)	20 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	19 (2.6%)	92.2	60^th of 859 public elementary schools	93.0%		92.8	61^st of 855 public elementary schools	92.9%	1	82.9	71.1	55.6	71.1	83.7	74.3	67.7	75.8	39.4	$12,964	$603	$12,361
Eldersburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1021 Johnsville Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3520	476	33	14.3	18.3%	369 (77.5%)	19 (4.0%)	30 (6.3%)	31 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.7%)	85.3	117^th of 859 public elementary schools	86.4%		83.2	136^th of 855 public elementary schools	84.1%	19	70.7	60.2	59.4	63.4	60.0	70.8	61.4	64.5	35.7	$15,657	$684	$14,973
Piney Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6315 Freedom Avenue	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3535	583	37	15.5	21.1%	390 (66.9%)	47 (8.1%)	38 (6.5%)	70 (12.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.2%)	91.5	65^th of 859 public elementary schools	92.4%		93.7	50^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.2%	15	78.3	67.0	61.5	69.4	74.3	71.4	67.0	71.1	42.9	$14,493	$680	$13,813
Carrolltowne Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6542 Ridge Road	Sykesville	21784	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3530	623	41	15.2	13.2%	468 (75.1%)	26 (4.2%)	46 (7.4%)	47 (7.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.3%)	88.4	93^rd of 859 public elementary schools	89.2%		90.2	79^th of 855 public elementary schools	90.8%	14	72.9	60.7	64.5	65.7	63.5	71.2	68.8	68.0	38.5	$15,460	$821	$14,639
Robert Moton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1413 Washington Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 751-3610	441	50	8.8	57.1%	258 (58.5%)	46 (10.4%)	94 (21.3%)	15 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.3%)	44.1	428^th of 859 public elementary schools	50.2%		51.2	362^nd of 855 public elementary schools	57.7%	66	46.4	36.3	17.5	34.0	39.1	48.1	35.5	41.4	17.7	$27,523	$2,792	$24,731
Franklin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	33 Cockeysmill Rd	Reisterstown	21136	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-1111	392	27	14.3	36.0%	159 (40.6%)	105 (26.8%)	73 (18.6%)	24 (6.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.7%)	66.8	263^rd of 859 public elementary schools	69.4%		60.4	297^th of 855 public elementary schools	65.3%	34	61.5	32.8	28.2	40.5	73.8	66.1	49.3	62.6	28.2	$18,174	$2,178	$15,996
Winfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4401 Salem Bottom Road	Westminster	21157	Carroll County	Carroll County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 751-3242	697	55	12.6	20.9%	644 (92.4%)	15 (2.2%)	7 (1.0%)	20 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	81.6	152^nd of 859 public elementary schools	82.3%		82.6	140^th of 855 public elementary schools	83.6%	12	63.8	59.5	53.4	59.2	55.8	61.3	68.5	61.5	34.8	$16,974	$878	$16,096

Frequently Asked Questions about Mechanicsville Elementary

How many students attend Mechanicsville Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 497 students attended Mechanicsville Elementary.

What district is Mechanicsville Elementary in?

Carroll County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Mechanicsville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mechanicsville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westminster West Middle
High : Westminster High

What is the racial makeup of Mechanicsville Elementary?

Students at Mechanicsville Elementary are 88% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Is Mechanicsville Elementary a good school?

Mechanicsville Elementary ranks 135^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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