Pleasant Valley Elementary

Q: Is Pleasant Valley Elementary a good school?

Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks 238 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pleasant Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Knoxville, Maryland, serving 212 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Washington County Public Schools district.

Pleasant Valley Elementary consistently ranks in the top 30% of Maryland elementary schools, with strong academic performance that exceeds the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, 60% of students were proficient or better in MCAP/English Language Arts, compared to 53% for the district and 48.4% for the state. In MCAP/Mathematics, 40.4% of students were proficient or better, compared to 25.6% for the district and 24.1% for the state. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with only 13.21% of students identifying as minorities, lower than the surrounding schools like Myersville Elementary and Butterfly Ridge Elementary. Additionally, Pleasant Valley Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 29.25%, suggesting it serves a more affluent community compared to nearby schools.

The higher spending per student at Pleasant Valley Elementary, at $13,759, indicates a strong investment in the school's resources and programs, which may contribute to its academic success. However, the lack of racial diversity and the potential influence of socioeconomic factors are areas that warrant further exploration to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1707 Rohrersville Rd
Knoxville, MD 21758-1130

(301) 766-8297

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
238^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,491

Students who attend Pleasant Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Boonsboro Middle
High:	Boonsboro High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 207

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.0%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks better than 72.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 8^th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.21. (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 (86%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pleasant Valley Elementary is 14.7, which is the 9^th best among 24 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Pleasant Valley Elementary employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pleasant Valley Elementary is $16,491. 12 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 12^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pleasant Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	35.51	575^th	803	28.4%
2005	23.54	646^th	805	19.8%
2006	31.88	597^th	804	25.7%
2007	35.88	570^th	818	30.3%
2008	84.74	57^th	838	93.2%
2009	86.87	36^th	850	95.8%
2010	74.69	207^th	855	75.8%
2011	65.64	315^th	853	63.1%
2012	60.84	391^st	857	54.4%
2013	52.19	441^st	847	47.9%
2014	62.93	367^th	867	57.7%
2015	43.63	444^th	859	48.3%
2016	48.56	407^th	845	51.8%
2017	24.90	616^th	847	27.3%
2018	43.60	443^rd	857	48.3%
2019	24.36	612^th	853	28.3%
2021	38.74	379^th	802	52.7%
2022	72.32	247^th	862	71.3%
2023	69.76	234^th	855	72.6%
2024	70.21	238^th	859	72.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.53	427^th	796	46.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.68	255^th	788	67.6%

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Rank History for White students at Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.35	406^th	528	23.1%

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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 Pleasant Valley Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	224	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	226
1990	212	8	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	220
1991	220	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
1992	250	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	252
1993	234	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	236
1994	228	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
1995	222	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	225
1996	222	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	225
1997	206	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
1998	230	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	231
1999	253	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	256
2000	243	1	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	246
2001	238	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	243
2002	220	6	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	231
2003	220	6	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	231
2004	220	5	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	230
2005	231	2	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	238
2006	237	2	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	243
2007	227	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	228
2008	217	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	221
2009	205	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
2010	203	3	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	208
2011	217	3	1	2	0	0	2	225
2012	209	4	0	3	0	0	4	220
2013	219	4	0	6	0	0	4	233
2014	213	6	0	8	1	0	4	232
2015	208	5	0	5	1	0	3	222
2016	198	6	3	5	0	0	6	218
2017	199	5	4	6	0	0	7	221
2018	211	4	5	3	1	0	3	227
2019	214	4	3	7	1	0	5	234
2020	238	6	3	8	1	0	6	262
2021	183	4	3	9	1	0	4	204
2022	192	4	3	12	1	0	6	218
2023	184	4	3	13	1	0	7	212
2024	178	4	1	14	0	0	10	207

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 Pleasant Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	226	12.0	18.8	n/a
1990	220	11.0	20.0	10.9
1991	231	11.0	21.0	10
1992	252	11.5	21.9	14.7
1993	236	11.5	20.5	15.7
1994	230	12.5	18.4	15.2
1995	225	12.0	18.8	14.2
1996	225	12.0	18.8	14.2
1997	208	12.0	17.3	15.4
1998	231	12.0	19.3	13.4
1999	256	12.0	21.3	13.7
2000	246	15.0	16.4	16.7
2001	243	14.0	17.4	11.1
2002	231	15.0	15.4	20.3
2003	231	15.0	15.4	20.3
2004	230	15.0	15.3	20
2005	238	14.0	17.0	24.8
2006	243	16.0	15.2	22.2
2007	228	16.5	13.8	25.4
2008	221	17.0	13.0	19.5
2009	208	17.0	12.2	24.5
2010	208	17.0	12.2	31.7
2011	225	17.5	12.8	28.9
2012	220	17.0	12.9	35.5
2013	233	16.0	14.5	28.3
2014	232	16.4	14.1	30.6
2015	222	16.0	13.8	31.1
2016	218	15.0	14.5	25.2
2017	221	12.3	17.8	26.7
2018	227	14.0	16.2	22
2019	234	13.0	18.0	21.4
2020	262	15.0	17.4	30.2
2021	204	15.0	13.6	31.9
2022	218	12.0	18.1	30.3
2023	212	14.0	15.1	29.2
2024	207	14.0	14.7	38.6

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 Pleasant Valley Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	226	12.0	18.8	n/a
1990	220	11.0	20.0	10.9
1991	231	11.0	21.0	10
1992	252	11.5	21.9	14.7
1993	236	11.5	20.5	15.7
1994	230	12.5	18.4	15.2
1995	225	12.0	18.8	14.2
1996	225	12.0	18.8	14.2
1997	208	12.0	17.3	15.4
1998	231	12.0	19.3	13.4
1999	256	12.0	21.3	13.7
2000	246	15.0	16.4	16.7
2001	243	14.0	17.4	11.1
2002	231	15.0	15.4	20.3
2003	231	15.0	15.4	20.3
2004	230	15.0	15.3	20
2005	238	14.0	17.0	24.8
2006	243	16.0	15.2	22.2
2007	228	16.5	13.8	25.4
2008	221	17.0	13.0	19.5
2009	208	17.0	12.2	24.5
2010	208	17.0	12.2	31.7
2011	225	17.5	12.8	28.9
2012	220	17.0	12.9	35.5
2013	233	16.0	14.5	28.3
2014	232	16.4	14.1	30.6
2015	222	16.0	13.8	31.1
2016	218	15.0	14.5	25.2
2017	221	12.3	17.8	26.7
2018	227	14.0	16.2	22
2019	234	13.0	18.0	21.4
2020	262	15.0	17.4	30.2
2021	204	15.0	13.6	31.9
2022	218	12.0	18.1	30.3
2023	212	14.0	15.1	29.2
2024	207	14.0	14.7	38.6

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 Pleasant Valley Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$942 (7.6%)	$11,497 (92.4%)	$12,439
2020	$733 (6.5%)	$10,545 (93.7%)	$11,252
2021	$1,452 (10.6%)	$12,334 (89.6%)	$13,759
2022	$1,048 (7.5%)	$12,905 (92.5%)	$13,954
2023	$1,570 (9.5%)	$14,921 (90.5%)	$16,491

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pleasant Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 612^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 234^th of 855 Elementary schools	44.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	234	212	9.4%
African American	4	4
American Indian	1	1
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	7	13	85.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	214	184	14%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.4%	29.2%	7.9%

Schools Near Pleasant Valley 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
Pleasant Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 Rohrersville Rd	Knoxville	21758	Frederick County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8297	207	14	14.7	38.6%	178 (86.0%)	4 (1.9%)	14 (6.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	70.2	238^th of 859 public elementary schools	72.3%		69.8	234^th of 855 public elementary schools	72.6%	4	46.4	54.2	27.0	40.4	53.6	62.5	63.2	60.0	37.8	$16,491	$1,570	$14,921
Brunswick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Central Ave	Brunswick	21716	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-2900	773	48	15.9	27.3%	461 (59.6%)	104 (13.5%)	100 (12.9%)	32 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	74 (9.6%)	71.9	227^th of 859 public elementary schools	73.6%		66.2	266^th of 855 public elementary schools	68.9%	39	52.4	45.3	38.5	45.5	60.0	57.8	58.9	58.9	32.8	$14,706	$1,014	$13,692
Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3519 Jefferson Pike	Jefferson	21755	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-3000	506	31	16.4	28.1%	348 (68.8%)	19 (3.8%)	87 (17.2%)	14 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.5%)	76.1	195^th of 859 public elementary schools	77.3%		73.8	218^th of 855 public elementary schools	74.5%	23	51.7	40.5	50.0	47.5	59.3	52.6	68.5	59.9	46.6	$15,093	$1,018	$14,075
Sharpsburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17525 Shepherdstown Pike	Sharpsburg	21782	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 766-8321	367	23	16.0	40.1%	335 (91.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	73.5	210^th of 859 public elementary schools	75.6%		82.5	142^nd of 855 public elementary schools	83.4%	68	57.1	39.2	44.8	46.4	59.5	62.7	51.7	57.6	37.9	$14,674	$1,375	$13,299
Middletown Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	403 Franklin St	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 566-0200	487	27	17.7	19.9%	347 (71.3%)	42 (8.6%)	53 (10.9%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.4%)								(n/a)										$17,123	$1,358	$15,765
Middletown Elementary	Public	3-5	201 E Green St	Middletown	21769	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-1100	453	29	15.5	17.0%	358 (79.0%)	16 (3.5%)	41 (9.1%)	10 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.0%)	83.4	139^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.8%		86.9	107^th of 855 public elementary schools	87.5%	32	68.3	63.6	43.9	58.2	64.1	78.6	67.7	70.0	30.3	$15,592	$1,109	$14,483
Boonsboro Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5 Campus Ave	Boonsboro	21713	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 766-8013	503	31	16.1	33.6%	437 (86.9%)	13 (2.6%)	29 (5.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	14 (2.8%)	87	103^rd of 859 public elementary schools	88.0%		89.6	85^th of 855 public elementary schools	90.1%	18	61.7	59.2	54.7	58.6	76.5	76.3	64.0	72.4	35.5	$14,149	$1,392	$12,757
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	561	33	16.8	28.5%	324 (57.8%)	59 (10.5%)	101 (18.0%)	23 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (9.4%)	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
Myersville Elementary	Public	K-5	429 Main Street	Myersville	21773	Frederick County	Frederick County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 236-1900	402	24	17.1	15.4%	336 (83.6%)	8 (2.0%)	35 (8.7%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.7%)	95.1	35^th of 859 public elementary schools	95.9%		88.2	98^th of 855 public elementary schools	88.5%	63	65.4	76.3	66.7	68.9	76.3	84.7	77.8	79.1	59.7	$15,149	$872	$14,277
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	619	50	12.3	68.7%	121 (19.5%)	130 (21.0%)	284 (45.9%)	38 (6.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.9%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Pleasant Valley Elementary

What schools do graduates of Pleasant Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Pleasant Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Boonsboro Middle
High : Boonsboro High

What district is Pleasant Valley Elementary in?

Washington County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Pleasant Valley Elementary?

Students at Pleasant Valley Elementary are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 207 students attended Pleasant Valley Elementary.

Is Pleasant Valley Elementary a good school?

Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks 238^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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