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Old Forge Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 348 students

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4 stars


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Posted September 16, 2009

Excellent school, programs, teachers, and students. Each month the school takes on a community issue to raise funds for and address.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2004

My 2 children transferred to Old Forge this year and I am extremely happy with the school, teachers,& cirriculum. 100% better than the school they attended in Mont. county
—Submitted by sam ghafir, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
99%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 46%
Black 3% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
Hispanic 1% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 20%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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21615 Old Forge Rd
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Phone: (301) 766-8273

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