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Valley Elementary

Summary:

Valley Elementary is a public elementary school located in Jefferson, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 491. The school is part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Valley Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools, with strong academic performance that significantly exceeds state and district averages on MCAP tests. In 2023-2024, 59.9% of Valley Elementary students were proficient or better in MCAP English Language Arts, compared to 48.4% statewide and 60% in the district. In MCAP Mathematics, 47.5% of Valley Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 24.1% statewide and 32.1% in the district. The school's 5th-grade students also outperform the state and district in MCAP Science. However, Valley Elementary has a notably different student demographic, with a higher percentage of White students (69.45%) and lower percentages of African American (3.26%) and Hispanic (16.7%) students compared to nearby schools like Waverley Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary.

The relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Valley Elementary (26.48% in 2022-2023) suggests the school may have access to more resources and funding compared to nearby schools with higher poverty rates. This could be a factor in the school's academic success, as adequate funding and resources are crucial for providing a high-quality education. However, Valley Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio (15.7) than some nearby schools, which may present challenges in terms of individualized attention and support for students. Overall, Valley Elementary stands out as a high-performing elementary school within the Frederick County Public Schools district, with consistently strong academic results and unique demographic and resource advantages compared to nearby schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3519 Jefferson Pike
       Jefferson, MD  21755-8204

(240) 236-3000

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,093 Help


Students who attend Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Brunswick Middle
High:    Brunswick High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  491

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.5%
Hispanic:
16.7%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley Elementary ranks better than 77.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 17th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.12. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.5%), Hispanic (16.7%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Elementary is 15.7, which is the 18th best among 39 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Valley Elementary employs 31.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Elementary is $15,093. 27 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Frederick County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederick County Public Schools 6th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.07 546th 803 32.0%
2005 34.68 580th 805 28.0%
2006 33.74 583rd 804 27.5%
2007 37.17 561st 818 31.4%
2008 68.73 280th 838 66.6%
2009 71.18 264th 850 68.9%
2010 81.10 115th 855 86.5%
2011 76.87 156th 853 81.7%
2012 74.56 189th 857 77.9%
2013 73.43 213th 847 74.9%
2014 74.44 227th 867 73.8%
2015 81.36 157th 859 81.7%
2016 74.88 218th 845 74.2%
2017 75.70 210th 847 75.2%
2018 66.23 281st 857 67.2%
2019 78.69 179th 853 79.0%
2021 58.79 230th 802 71.3%
2022 76.11 207th 862 76.0%
2023 73.77 218th 855 74.5%
2024 76.12 195th 859 77.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.87 29th 136 78.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.36 258th 796 67.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 59.33 221st 788 72.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 56.37 78th 347 77.5%
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Rank History for White students at Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.13 279th 528 47.2%
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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.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 520 8 2 1 0 n/a n/a -5 526
1990 534 15 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 552
1991 559 13 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 576
1992 451 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1993 503 9 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 492 14 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
1995 553 14 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1996 553 14 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 575
1997 587 13 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1998 611 17 9 7 1 n/a n/a 0 645
1999 613 16 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 645
2000 638 17 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 671
2001 600 16 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 528 13 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2003 528 13 7 11 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2004 495 17 7 3 3 n/a n/a 0 525
2005 440 9 6 7 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 439 9 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2007 437 4 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 442 4 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2009 428 10 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2010 406 10 7 22 1 n/a n/a 0 446
2011 378 8 7 35 2 0 19 0 449
2012 354 10 8 41 0 0 17 0 430
2013 335 9 5 50 4 1 14 0 418
2014 310 9 4 57 4 1 17 0 402
2015 302 6 2 60 3 0 16 0 389
2016 304 8 3 69 3 0 13 0 400
2017 301 6 4 62 3 0 16 0 392
2018 305 14 6 58 3 0 14 0 400
2019 382 16 9 62 2 1 22 0 494
2020 395 14 9 65 1 1 23 0 508
2021 342 12 7 70 0 0 28 0 459
2022 361 19 12 90 0 0 33 0 515
2023 341 16 10 82 1 0 41 0 491

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 Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 526 25.0 21.0 n/a
1990 552 28.0 19.7 6
1991 576 32.5 17.7 6.9
1992 463 26.0 17.8 9.5
1993 514 26.0 19.8 8.6
1994 508 30.0 16.9 8.9
1995 575 29.0 19.8 5.9
1996 575 29.0 19.8 5.9
1997 610 29.0 21.0 4.4
1998 645 26.5 24.3 5.9
1999 645 26.5 24.3 8.1
2000 671 32.1 20.9 7.5
2001 631 37.3 16.9 7.9
2002 560 34.1 16.4 7
2003 560 34.1 16.4 7
2004 525 30.4 17.3 8.4
2005 464 25.0 18.6 8
2006 464 32.0 14.5 8.6
2007 456 27.9 16.3 11.2
2008 465 29.4 15.8 13.3
2009 464 31.5 14.7 16.2
2010 446 30.4 14.6 17.7
2011 449 27.9 16.0 18.9
2012 430 29.0 14.8 22.1
2013 418 27.9 14.9 27
2014 402 27.9 14.4 31.3
2015 389 27.0 14.4 30.1
2016 400 26.0 15.3 26.8
2017 392 25.3 15.4 27.6
2018 400 25.3 15.7 26
2019 494 29.1 16.9 19.8
2020 508 29.6 17.1 20.7
2021 459 30.3 15.1 20.3
2022 515 30.1 17.0 21
2023 491 31.1 15.7 26.5

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 Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 526 25.0 21.0 n/a
1990 552 28.0 19.7 6
1991 576 32.5 17.7 6.9
1992 463 26.0 17.8 9.5
1993 514 26.0 19.8 8.6
1994 508 30.0 16.9 8.9
1995 575 29.0 19.8 5.9
1996 575 29.0 19.8 5.9
1997 610 29.0 21.0 4.4
1998 645 26.5 24.3 5.9
1999 645 26.5 24.3 8.1
2000 671 32.1 20.9 7.5
2001 631 37.3 16.9 7.9
2002 560 34.1 16.4 7
2003 560 34.1 16.4 7
2004 525 30.4 17.3 8.4
2005 464 25.0 18.6 8
2006 464 32.0 14.5 8.6
2007 456 27.9 16.3 11.2
2008 465 29.4 15.8 13.3
2009 464 31.5 14.7 16.2
2010 446 30.4 14.6 17.7
2011 449 27.9 16.0 18.9
2012 430 29.0 14.8 22.1
2013 418 27.9 14.9 27
2014 402 27.9 14.4 31.3
2015 389 27.0 14.4 30.1
2016 400 26.0 15.3 26.8
2017 392 25.3 15.4 27.6
2018 400 25.3 15.7 26
2019 494 29.1 16.9 19.8
2020 508 29.6 17.1 20.7
2021 459 30.3 15.1 20.3
2022 515 30.1 17.0 21
2023 491 31.1 15.7 26.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $481 (3.8%) $12,142 (96.2%) $12,624
2020 $398 (3.3%) $11,543 (96.7%) $11,941
2021 $763 (5.8%) $12,420 (94.2%) $13,184
2022 $1,769 (12.6%) $12,224 (87.4%) $13,993
2023 $1,018 (6.7%) $14,075 (93.3%) $15,093

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley 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 179th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 218th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students494491
 0.6%
African American1616
American Indian21
 50%
Asian910
 11.1%
Hispanic6282
 32.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White382341
 10.7%
Two or More Races2241
 86.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients19.8%26.5%
 6.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Valley Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 491 students attended Valley Elementary.

Students who attend Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brunswick Middle
High : Brunswick High

Valley Elementary ranks 195th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Valley Elementary are 69% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.


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