Carroll Manor Elementary School

Adamstown, MD 21710

Phone: (227) 203-1900
District: Frederick County Public Schools

5

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 503 students

Carroll Manor Elementary School, a public school located in Adamstown, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Frederick County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Carroll Manor Elementary School is a public school located in Adamstown, MD. 503 students attend Carroll Manor Elementary School.

School Ratings

Category Rating Details
Test Scores 7/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education.
Student Growth 1/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education.

Posted: December 8, 2023

Experience: My two children, attending from Kindergarten through 5th Grade, have had vastly different experiences at CMES, largely impacted by the high turnover of teachers. The larger-than-ideal class sizes, particularly in 5th grade with over 30 students per teacher, severely hinder personalized learning. This situation is exacerbated by the inclusion of students with behavioral challenges in regular classrooms, often distracting others and further diluting the teacher's attention.

Quality: The quality of teaching at CMES is inconsistent, primarily due to the frequent replacement of experienced teachers. This instability impacts the educational environment, with many students struggling to keep pace. The integration of digital tools like Schoology, alongside traditional methods, has not been seamless, often leaving parents confused about current grades and school updates.

Support: The school's approach to handling bullying and social conflicts has been inadequate. Despite efforts to communicate with both teachers and administrators, resolutions have been unsatisfactory, indicating a need for better social-emotional support and conflict resolution strategies within the school.

Special Education: There is a noticeable lack of individualized attention and support for students with special needs. This area is understaffed, like other classrooms.

Safety: Safety concerns are significant, particularly during drop-off and pick-up times. The school's location and inadequate infrastructure lead to dangerous traffic congestion, with many parents resorting to dropping their children off across a busy street. While a crossing guard is present, the situation remains perilous, especially at a poorly designed crosswalk.

Family Engagement: The PTA is commendable in its efforts and seems to be a primary driving force in organizing school events and advocating for improvements. However, broader parent engagement and advocacy are required to address the systemic issues the school faces.

Our Experience / Recommendation: Given the current conditions, I would seriously consider alternative schooling options. CMES is struggling with essential aspects of education, including teaching quality, resource allocation, and maintaining a conducive learning environment. Increased investment in teacher retention, class size management, and safety infrastructure is imperative for the school to meet basic educational standards.

Posted: December 8, 2023

Posted: December 8, 2023

Posted: December 8, 2023

Posted: December 8, 2023

Posted: December 8, 2023

Posted: December 8, 2023

Posted: December 8, 2023

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