Best Public Schools in Zip Code 21048

Summary:

The 21048 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Sandymount Elementary. This school consistently outperforms the Carroll County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in key academic metrics, ranking in the top 20% of Maryland elementary schools. With a diverse student population and a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate, Sandymount Elementary provides a high-quality education that is accessible to students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Sandymount Elementary's academic excellence is evident in its strong performance across subjects, including mathematics, English Language Arts, and science. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, demonstrating a sustained level of excellence. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $13,771 suggests that resources are being effectively utilized to support student learning and achievement.

Overall, Sandymount Elementary stands out as a shining example of a high-performing school that is providing a quality education to its diverse student population. The school's consistent academic excellence, efficient resource utilization, and commitment to serving students from various backgrounds make it a valuable asset to the 21048 zip code community.

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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
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

Cities Near Zip Code 21048

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Finksburg	1.44 mi	1	52^nd
Sykesville	3.2 mi	11	30^th
Reisterstown	4.76 mi	7	194^th
Westminster	5.07 mi	18	88^th
Hampstead	6.95 mi	4	60^th

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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.

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