Tuscarora Elementary

Q: Is Tuscarora Elementary a good school?

Tuscarora Elementary ranks 313 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Tuscarora Elementary is a public elementary school in Frederick, Maryland, serving 781 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Frederick County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 25 districts in Maryland.

Tuscarora Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a relatively even distribution of White, African American, and Hispanic students, in contrast to some nearby schools. The school consistently performs above the state average in Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments, with proficiency rates of 37.8% and 56.4% respectively, compared to state averages of 24.1% and 48.4%. However, the school's performance in Science assessments for 5th grade is lower, with a proficiency rate of 19.8% compared to the state average of 23.9%. Tuscarora's African American and Hispanic students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 25% and top 35% of Maryland elementary schools, but the school's performance for Special Education students is significantly lower, ranking in the bottom 10%.

Tuscarora Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $13,421 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.5 to 15.8 over the past three school years. The school generally outperforms nearby Waverley Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Carroll Manor Elementary and Parkway Elementary. Overall, Tuscarora Elementary appears to be a solid-performing school that is effectively serving its diverse student population, with opportunities for improvement in supporting its Special Education students and continuing to close the achievement gap with the highest-performing schools in the area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6321 Lambert Dr
Frederick, MD 21703

(240) 566-0000

District: Frederick County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
313^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,327

Students who attend Tuscarora Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Crestwood Middle
High:	Tuscarora High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 781

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

28.7%

White:

26.5%

African American:

26.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tuscarora Elementary ranks better than 63.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 25^th among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.99. (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 Student population at Tuscarora Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (28.7%), White (26.5%), African American (26%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tuscarora Elementary is 15.8, which is the 19^th best among 39 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Tuscarora Elementary employs 49.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tuscarora Elementary is $15,327. 25 elementary schools in the Frederick County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Frederick County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for Tuscarora Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Tuscarora Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2007	58.87	376^th	818	54.0%
2008	50.24	486^th	838	42.0%
2009	74.99	207^th	850	75.6%
2010	66.47	317^th	855	62.9%
2011	66.25	304^th	853	64.4%
2012	71.09	245^th	857	71.4%
2013	65.58	301^st	847	64.5%
2014	72.67	254^th	867	70.7%
2015	81.04	160^th	859	81.4%
2016	76.89	198^th	845	76.6%
2017	69.16	262^nd	847	69.1%
2018	61.53	307^th	857	64.2%
2019	52.99	354^th	853	58.5%
2021	43.59	334^th	802	58.4%
2022	59.06	335^th	862	61.1%
2023	59.85	301^st	855	64.8%
2024	58.99	313^th	859	63.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Tuscarora Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.87	120^th	136	11.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tuscarora Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.51	290^th	546	46.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Tuscarora Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.97	361^st	796	54.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Tuscarora Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.16	336^th	788	57.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Tuscarora Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.46	124^th	504	75.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tuscarora Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.07	151^st	347	56.5%

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Rank History for White students at Tuscarora Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.83	280^th	528	47.0%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Love the school we have been here for three years children completed K-4th grade. Teachers and staff are always there and willing to help. Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

it is a great school i suggest going here Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Great school with great caring teachers. Any issues the teachers are willing to meet with you to solve the problem. The administrators are accessible and will meet with you if they do not have a scheduled meeting. They will call or email you to make sure they touch base with you. I love the open door policy. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Tuscarora Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	521	74	31	50	2	n/a	n/a	678
2006	508	84	34	56	2	n/a	n/a	684
2007	469	85	58	80	2	n/a	n/a	694
2008	469	97	58	82	3	n/a	n/a	709
2009	417	113	79	79	4	n/a	n/a	692
2010	410	123	67	67	7	n/a	n/a	674
2011	378	91	65	102	2	1	57	696
2012	378	111	78	106	3	2	56	734
2013	389	126	70	111	3	2	61	762
2014	413	145	58	117	5	2	54	794
2015	399	150	54	131	7	6	45	792
2016	365	158	56	143	7	5	42	776
2017	366	166	59	153	7	4	33	788
2018	342	193	66	159	5	2	28	795
2019	227	157	48	165	2	2	53	654
2020	211	177	54	206	3	2	60	713
2021	192	184	66	192	2	1	64	701
2022	198	201	72	207	1	1	64	744
2023	207	203	78	224	1	0	68	781

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 Tuscarora Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	678	36.0	18.8	13.7
2006	684	37.0	18.5	17.3
2007	694	40.1	17.3	17.7
2008	709	42.9	16.5	21.6
2009	692	43.9	15.8	20.4
2010	674	44.4	15.1	22.6
2011	696	44.4	15.6	23.7
2012	734	46.5	15.7	27.1
2013	762	48.6	15.6	30.4
2014	794	51.9	15.2	31.2
2015	792	51.0	15.5	29.9
2016	776	48.0	16.1	29.9
2017	788	46.9	16.7	32
2018	795	50.0	15.8	30.1
2019	654	45.4	14.3	33.3
2020	713	42.9	16.6	36.2
2021	701	48.1	14.5	41.1
2022	744	47.5	15.6	37.1
2023	781	49.1	15.8	41.6

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 Tuscarora Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	678	36.0	18.8	13.7
2006	684	37.0	18.5	17.3
2007	694	40.1	17.3	17.7
2008	709	42.9	16.5	21.6
2009	692	43.9	15.8	20.4
2010	674	44.4	15.1	22.6
2011	696	44.4	15.6	23.7
2012	734	46.5	15.7	27.1
2013	762	48.6	15.6	30.4
2014	794	51.9	15.2	31.2
2015	792	51.0	15.5	29.9
2016	776	48.0	16.1	29.9
2017	788	46.9	16.7	32
2018	795	50.0	15.8	30.1
2019	654	45.4	14.3	33.3
2020	713	42.9	16.6	36.2
2021	701	48.1	14.5	41.1
2022	744	47.5	15.6	37.1
2023	781	49.1	15.8	41.6

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 Tuscarora Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$443 (3.6%)	$11,875 (96.4%)	$12,318
2020	$462 (4.0%)	$11,158 (96.0%)	$11,621
2021	$832 (6.2%)	$12,589 (93.8%)	$13,421
2022	$1,749 (12.2%)	$12,544 (87.8%)	$14,294
2023	$1,032 (6.7%)	$14,296 (93.3%)	$15,327

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tuscarora Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 354^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 301^st of 855 Elementary schools	6.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	654	781	19.4%
African American	157	203	29.3%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	48	78	62.5%
Hispanic	165	224	35.8%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	227	207	8.8%
Two or More Races	53	68	28.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.3%	41.6%	8.3%

Schools Near Tuscarora Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)							MCAP English Language Arts (2024)							MCAP Algebra I (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 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th 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 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tuscarora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6321 Lambert Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-0000	781	49	15.8	41.6%	207 (26.5%)	203 (26.0%)	224 (28.7%)	78 (10.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (8.7%)	59	313^th of 859 public elementary schools	63.6%		59.8	301^st of 855 public elementary schools	64.8%	12	54.6	33.3	25.0				37.8	55.6	56.9	56.6				56.4		19.8		$15,327	$1,032	$14,296
Ballenger Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5250 Kingsbrook Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2500	678	41	16.4	50.0%	184 (27.1%)	161 (23.7%)	197 (29.1%)	64 (9.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	68 (10.0%)	52	359^th of 859 public elementary schools	58.2%		54.1	341^st of 855 public elementary schools	60.1%	18	33.3	45.8	24.3				34.4	50.0	65.7	41.8				52.4		16.1		$14,624	$1,082	$13,541
Carroll Creek Montessori Public Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	7215 Corporate Court	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 663-7970	314	17	18.0	28.3%	169 (53.8%)	55 (17.5%)	51 (16.2%)	21 (6.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.4%)	45.4	411^th of 859 public elementary schools	52.2%		25.7	582^nd of 855 public elementary schools	31.9%	171	26.7	20.7	20.0	10.0	32.3	16.7	25.0	63.3	51.7	40.0	73.3	68.8	75.0	62.0	72.7	16.7	39.3	$13,417	$713	$12,704
Orchard Grove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5898 Hannover Dr	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2400	616	38	16.2	49.7%	134 (21.8%)	210 (34.1%)	161 (26.1%)	50 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.7%)	56.8	323^rd of 859 public elementary schools	62.4%		58.1	312^th of 855 public elementary schools	63.5%	11	57.3	38.5	21.6				38.8	52.6	57.9	45.0				51.7		21.4		$15,778	$1,026	$14,752
Butterfly Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 Contender Way	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 566-0300	625	49	12.7	64.2%	119 (19.0%)	111 (17.8%)	280 (44.8%)	56 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.3%)	37	469^th of 859 public elementary schools	45.4%		40.6	452^nd of 855 public elementary schools	47.1%	17	27.5	19.5	18.7				22.4	42.2	46.8	47.3				45.1		14.9		$20,074	$2,169	$17,905
Hillcrest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1285 Hillcrest Drive	Frederick	21703	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 236-3200	575	63	9.1	92.0%	33 (5.7%)	54 (9.4%)	447 (77.7%)	18 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.8%)	15.3	722^nd of 859 public elementary schools	15.9%		14	750^th of 855 public elementary schools	12.3%	28	21.2	10.3	11.8				14.7	22.5	21.6	24.6				22.8		7.4		$23,311	$3,054	$20,257
Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Madison St	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 236-2650	618	53	11.6	77.2%	112 (18.1%)	195 (31.6%)	226 (36.6%)	27 (4.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (8.7%)	35.6	485^th of 859 public elementary schools	43.5%		33.5	520^th of 855 public elementary schools	39.2%	35	38.6	29.3	20.4				29.1	32.1	47.9	33.7				37.3		13.4		$19,745	$2,473	$17,272
Parkway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Carroll Pky	Frederick	21701	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2600	258	18	14.0	44.6%	132 (51.2%)	34 (13.2%)	46 (17.8%)	9 (3.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (14.0%)	76.9	191^st of 859 public elementary schools	77.8%		79.9	163^rd of 855 public elementary schools	80.9%	28	55.6	41.5	36.1				44.2	66.7	75.6	62.9				68.8		35.1		$16,459	$963	$15,497
Waverley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Waverley Dr	Frederick	21702	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 236-3900	844	66	12.8	84.4%	70 (8.3%)	166 (19.7%)	520 (61.6%)	43 (5.1%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.6%)	18.5	675^th of 859 public elementary schools	21.4%		18.3	677^th of 855 public elementary schools	20.8%	2	17.9	14.5	13.4				15.3	23.8	24.8	33.6				27.5		8.2		$17,942	$2,478	$15,464
Carroll Manor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5624 Adamstown Rd	Adamstown	21710	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-3800	545	33	16.3	23.5%	336 (61.7%)	46 (8.4%)	94 (17.2%)	24 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.3%)	67.6	255^th of 859 public elementary schools	70.3%		68	252^nd of 855 public elementary schools	70.5%	3	47.4	53.6	35.3				45.3	56.4	63.9	47.1				55.7		28.2		$17,336	$1,210	$16,126

Frequently Asked Questions about Tuscarora Elementary

Is Tuscarora Elementary a good school?

Tuscarora Elementary ranks 313^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Tuscarora Elementary in?

Frederick County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Tuscarora Elementary?

Students at Tuscarora Elementary are 29% Hispanic, 27% White, 26% African American, 10% Asian, 9% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Tuscarora Elementary attend?

Students who attend Tuscarora Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crestwood Middle
High : Tuscarora High

How many students attend Tuscarora Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 781 students attended Tuscarora Elementary.

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