Summary:
The 21719 zip code area is home to a single public elementary school, Cascade Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 146 students. Cascade Elementary's student population is predominantly White (81.51%), with smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. The school has consistently ranked in the middle range of Maryland elementary schools, receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Cascade Elementary's students have shown mixed results compared to state and district averages. While the school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are generally competitive, ranging from 40.6% to 60% for different grade levels, its Mathematics proficiency rates are below the state and district averages, ranging from 28.1% to 43.5%. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency is below the state and district averages. The high percentage of students (57.53%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch suggests that Cascade Elementary serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged families, which may contribute to the school's academic performance and resource needs.
Despite the school's lower Mathematics and Science proficiency, Cascade Elementary's spending per student ($16,709) is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 18.2 is slightly lower than the typical class size. These factors indicate that the school may have access to more resources compared to the state average, though it's unclear how these resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement. Overall, Cascade Elementary appears to be a relatively stable, middle-performing school within the Washington County Public Schools district.
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