Whittier Elementary School
Frederick, MD 21702
Phone: (227) 203-1140
District: Frederick County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 806 students
Whittier 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 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Whittier Elementary School is a public school located in Frederick, MD. 806 students attend Whittier 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 | 7/10 | 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: October 5, 2021
Horrifying. Kids with severe learning disabilities not separated from other students, thus constantly disrupting the class and not affording those students the teaching they need. A counselor in a classroom, students distracting with profanity outbursts and running out of classrooms yelling "I want to go home" This is just the first three months of school. Also, my child has had homework twice this year. Twice. I verified and there is no homework, and when it is given ( 2 times) it is ridiculous how low a bar this school sets for its children.
It is impossible to learn with children with disabilities constantly distracting the class. Bringing a counselor in the classroom only creates more distraction. I took my child here because we HAD to. But i am looking in to moving just to get another school, this has been an absolutely heart breaking experience. DO NOT SEND YOUR KID TO THIS SCHOOL if you value their education.
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Posted: June 16, 2021
this school does not take care of bullying at all!
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Posted: May 23, 2019
My child has been bullied all year (in school and on the school bus), I've expressed my concerns and i don't feel they have been met to my child's needs.
Posted: May 23, 2019
My experience with Whittier Elementary this year has been horrible.
Posted: May 23, 2019
Posted: May 23, 2019
My personal "Teacher" experience with Whittier Elementary School has not been a good one this year. I feel there is a great lack of professionalism.
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The staff at this school is amazing! Always putting kids first! Supportive community!
Posted: November 30, 2016
Posted: November 30, 2016
The teachers and aides have done a great job of working with my son. The school is inclusive and provides for his needs; nothing but great things to say. I would recommend this school to any parent with a special needs child
Posted: November 30, 2016
The principal seems to be very involved with the kids and fosters a positive environment from my perspective when in meetings with her and other teachers.
Posted: November 30, 2016
Posted: November 30, 2016
We have always had a good relationship with my son's teachers and aides; communication is great.
Posted: November 30, 2016
Posted: November 30, 2016
My son has been attending Whittier for three years now. The administration and teachers have been wonderful. Communication is great and their support of my son's special needs is fantastic. We've made a point to stay in the area specifically to keep him in this school.
Posted: June 12, 2013
Whittier school was much better off a year ago with the previous Administrators. I felt that they at least understood how to develop and teach the whole child. I have two children with severe special needs and this year has been the worst elementary school I have ever experienced. It was as if the school changed over night. I have five children from highschool to kindergarten and I am very familiar with education for young learners. I have had to fight every inch of the way for someone to listen. Even when I confront administrators and teachers of something they said or did, they deny I believe to keep the child progressing(even though they really are not) and possibly to save their jobs. There is one pre-k special ed teacher that actually does an excellent job. That's why I stayed on another year in hopes that it would continue. My children were failed in multiple ways.
Posted: June 3, 2013
To add to my last review... I think the education is pretty spot on with what students in K should know. My son went from reading a few words here and there to reading an entire library book on his own. He understands simple math problems which I am very impressed by. I do wish they would have more sight words than just 40 for the entire year. We are very much hands on at home so I'm sure that helped as well.
Posted: April 30, 2013
This school is simply wonderful. We moved to that subdivision just for this school and we are NOT dissapointed at all. My daughter get solid and loving environment and we could not be happier with the school. I would like to also add how wonderful, funny, friendly and calm the principal is - please keep up the good work. We love it.
Posted: November 21, 2011
My started pre-k here this year and she's doin amazing I used to pay for her school but she wasn't learning anything so I switche her to Whittier and what a huge improvement. The teachers are great she loves it. Whittier is awesome!!
Posted: April 1, 2011
My son has attended Whittier Elementary since Kindergarten and he is now in 4th grade. We have found the teachers to be excellent and extremely caring. He was struggling with his reading and comprehension last year and received extra instruction through their targeted reading program. This year he is reading at grade and is much more confident in his writing skills. We are very pleased with the education he has received at Whittier.
Posted: March 24, 2011
We are a military family and I decided to give this school a try, rather than home school my son. I was not impressed with his kindergarten, and found the pressure at such a young age to be amazing. My son asked to home school for first grade but I felt the problem with kindergarten was the teacher and not the school. I was right. His first grade teacher is fantastic. My son now loves to go to school and his reading has really improved without all the pressure. All in all just like anywhere else your child's education is as good as the teacher they have.
Posted: November 9, 2010
The school has a loving family environment from special needs children to military enlisted parent children. Everyone is a huge family with different backagrounds!
Posted: October 9, 2010
The Administration and Teachers work extrodinarily well together, displaying and practicing true teamwork! They are very empowering to the student body, and very communicative to parents. An outstanding school and amazing Principal, Assistant Principal, Staff and Teachers.
Posted: May 6, 2008
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Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterside | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Frederick | MD | 4 mi | |
| 2 | Galyn Manor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Brunswick | MD | 12.4 mi | |
| 3 | Water's Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Germantown | MD | 20.4 mi | |
| 4 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 26.1 mi | |
| 5 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 30.6 mi | |
| 6 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 32.1 mi | |
| 7 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 32.3 mi | |
| 8 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 33.8 mi | |
| 9 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 36.1 mi | |
| 10 | Fox Mill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Herndon | VA | 36.6 mi | |
| 11 | South Riding | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chantilly | VA | 37.2 mi | |
| 12 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 37.3 mi | |
| 13 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 37.4 mi | |
| 14 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 37.5 mi | |
| 15 | Franklin Glen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 38.6 mi | |
| 16 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 38.7 mi | |
| 17 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 39.1 mi | |
| 18 | The Greens at Locust Chapel | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ellicott City | MD | 39.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 25.7 mi | |
| 2 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 28.4 mi | |
| 3 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 36.9 mi | |
| 4 | Chantilly | Chantilly | VA | 38.7 mi | |
| 5 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 38.7 mi | |
| 6 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 39.3 mi | |
| 7 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 39.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Detrick | 1.7 mi. |
| Shepherd Field | 28.5 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 36.6 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 39.5 mi. |
| Letterkenny Army Depot | 41.7 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 42.6 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 44.3 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 45.2 mi. |
| Pentagon | 45.6 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 45.7 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 46.6 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 46.7 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 46.7 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 46.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 47.1 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 48.4 mi. |
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