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Orchard Grove Elementary School

Frederick, MD 21703

Phone: (227) 203-1400
District: Frederick County Public Schools

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public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 590 students

Orchard Grove Elementary School, a public school located in Frederick, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Frederick County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Orchard Grove Elementary School is a public school located in Frederick, MD. 590 students attend Orchard Grove Elementary School.

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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	5/10	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: January 14, 2025

It's a good school it's just way to many fights and customers words. And basically no emotional support. But most teachers are nice. Shout out to Ms Zirkle tho

Posted: May 14, 2024

Too many fights. Once a kid got kicked of the classroom threating to hit the teacher.

Posted: December 20, 2020

Good experience with my two kids. Teachers are very engaged with students learning process. My two are not English native speakers but they have improved their English skills in just one year. They have done a job during this virtual learning time.

Posted: December 20, 2020

Posted: March 14, 2019

very good! The teachers are supportive and engaged.

Posted: March 14, 2019

Posted: December 5, 2016

This school is a Maryland "focus school" with good reason. I expect more from schools. There should be more communication with parents with regard to grades and timely feedback for their children's performance and lesson plans so parents can assist their child when needed and do so effectively. Livegrades.com would be a great resource to improve some issues with this school as well as FCPS overall.

Posted: August 20, 2016

Fell short with expectations for new prek 3 year olds inclusive class. The teacher was not prepared to handle special Ed children and it was clear she had "checked out" by the time my child arrived in class. The administration was responsive but not helpful with resolving issues. Disappointed with our experience so far.

Posted: August 20, 2016

Posted: August 4, 2014

Great school. Running Club is a great program to keep the kids healthy and encourage fitness activities.

Posted: June 23, 2014

My daughter and son studying in this school and they both like the education and the atmosphere at the school. teachers are very cooperative and responsive.

Posted: May 15, 2014

My son has been attending Kindergarten at Orchard Grove Elementary and is in special education. The administration has not listened to anything I had to say about his disability and has basically told me flat out that my son didn't have the medical issues that I've been telling them that he has, despite the doctors' notes confirming appointments and diagnoses. The general ed teacher is fine, but once the staff started to realize that my son didn't have typical issues that they know how to deal with, they had it out for him. They told me they were following his IEP, and then 8 months into the school year told me different things they had just barely started doing, most of which had been in his IEP since beginning of the year. They're self-righteous, and think they know everything (in fact, the Principal told me that she has more years of experience with kids with medical needs so knows more about my sons' medical issues than I do, apparently.) If your child is normal, it may be an ok school, but if your child is not typical, they just don't know how to deal with the kid, and push them and push them to act out until they can finally get rid of the kid to another school.

Posted: July 2, 2013

This school is greal my kids went to Orchard and they love it very good teachers and staff

Posted: April 25, 2013

This school is OK at best if your kid is perfect. If your kid is even slightly outside of the "norm" they are targeted for retribution quickly. Several students are driven out through early targeted harassment. The teachers are aggressive, and the atmosphere is hostile towards children. Watch them carefully if you must have a child attend this place.

Posted: April 11, 2013

THIS SCHOOL IS THE BEST! I GRADUATED FROM HERE IN 2009 @ SHEAVILLE! IT'S AN OUTSTANDING SCHOOL! THIS SCHOOL IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN WAVERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN FREDERICK MD! SPECIAL THANKS TO KATIE SHEA-MILLER KATIE GRAY MICHAEL RAMAGE PAM WEST CHERYL CRAWFORD AND MARILYN MATTHEWS

Posted: November 29, 2010

The Frederick Steeplechasers Running Club salutes Orchard Grove's running program for healthier kids and is fully supporting their efforts to get a track built for their school! We congratulate them for their exceptional initiative!

Posted: March 27, 2009

Posted: March 16, 2009

Posted: July 5, 2008

Posted: September 23, 2007

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11	Maple Lawn	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Fulton	MD	33.4 mi
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4	Chantilly	Chantilly	VA	34.5 mi
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Coast Guard Headquarters DC	43.2 mi.
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Letterkenny Army Depot	45.9 mi.
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