The top reported proficiency rate is 76% in English language arts. The lowest is 70% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Myersville Elementary
Myersville Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in the small town of Myersville, located in western Frederick County, Maryland. It is part of Frederick County Public Schools, the countywide district. The school’s enrollment is moderately sized for an elementary school, and it serves students from a predominantly residential, commuter-oriented community.
On the most recent state assessments, which come from the 2024–25 school year, Myersville students posted solid results in English language arts across grades three through five. A strong majority of students in each grade scored at or above the proficient level on the MCAP reading and writing tests, with the highest share seen in fifth grade. In mathematics, the picture is similar but shows a bit more variation: third and fifth graders performed well, while fourth graders had a somewhat lower proficiency rate, though still a majority. The elementary years do not include state science testing until grade five, and on that assessment—the MISA—the share of students reaching proficiency was lower, falling short of a majority. This pattern suggests the school’s literacy instruction is a particular strength, while math performance is generally solid but with a dip that might warrant a closer look. Science results are a softer spot; a parent with an eye on that subject may wish to ask the school about its science curriculum and resources. No trend data is available because the current year is the only one with reported results, so it is not possible to say whether performance is improving or declining.
The student body is overwhelmingly white, with small shares of Hispanic, multiracial, Black, and Asian students. Economically, the school serves a relatively affluent population: a modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, well below the state average. This is consistent with the town’s housing market, where home values sit above both the state and national medians. Rents are also elevated relative to local incomes, making the area a pricier option for families who do not already own a home.
Myersville itself is a compact incorporated town that has grown rapidly since the 1990s, fueled by direct interstate access that makes it a bedroom community for both Frederick and the Washington, D.C., metro area. Its historic Main Street corridor offers a small-town feel, but the day-to-day built environment is auto-oriented, shaped by I-70, Route 17, and U.S. 40. The town adopted a comprehensive plan in 2022 that aims to preserve its character while managing growth. Additional annexations have expanded the town’s land area over time, and housing units have increased, though no major new developments were identified in available public records. The school itself sits within this setting; the district brief turned up no recent parent-relevant changes such as boundary shifts or major budget decisions.
For a family considering Myersville Elementary, the academic picture is one of generally strong literacy and math outcomes, with a need to look a bit more closely at science. The school’s peer environment is fairly homogeneous, and the community is one where housing costs are high and the economy leans on commuting. This is a school that fits a family seeking a traditional elementary experience in a small town with good test scores and low economic diversity, set within a rapidly growing suburban corridor.
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