596
45%
Enrollment
Math Student Growth
93.8%
41%
Attendance Rate
English Language Arts Student Growth
94.3%
66%
Graduation Rate*
English Learners Making Progress Towards Learning English
*Four-year adjusted cohort rate
* As of July 15, 2025
View the Educational Partnerships Annual Report for a comprehensive list of our community partners.
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Students
Families
Staff
Community Members
Student Feedback
Appreciation for: a sense of welcoming & belonging; strength of our Social Emotional Learning program; food resources that support families
Desire for different food choices at lunch, more instruction in science and math
Family Feedback
Appreciation for: SEL program; family engagement events; after school clubs
A need for: childcare; clothing/shoes; dental services; parent support
Staff Feedback
Appreciation for: SEL program; outreach in the community; relationships
A need for: access to integrated systems of support such as : Families want children to be college and career ready and look for continued opportunities to partner with the school.
Community Feedback
Community partners highlighted three key themes: Access, Collaboration, and Training. They emphasized the importance of continuing to inform families about how to engage with schools and access resources both within and beyond the school system. Partners also stressed the need for stronger collaboration—between schools, families, and among community organizations themselves. Additionally, they expressed the need for staff training to better address students' complex needs and ensure families are connected to appropriate external supports. Overall, there was strong enthusiasm for deeper partnerships with community schools.
Rigorous, Community-Connected Classroom Instruction and Expanded, Enriched Learning Opportunities
Tutoring offered before and after school Field trip stipend for each grade level Multiple after school clubs: Unicycle, Run Club, 4H, Chorus, Theater, Leadership STEM instruction as a "special" Departmentalized 5th grade Proximity and access to the Earth Space Science Lab In house summer program
Collaborative Leadership, Shared Power, and Voice
Leadership Club for 4th & 5th grade students Panther Advisory Council for families Parent representative on the School Improvement Team Monthly meetings with partner representatives
Integrated Systems of Support
Full time bilingual community liaison Non-profit and service organizations participate during every family engagement event Monthly food distribution Food & clothing pantry Community school nurse Third party therapists Trauma informed SEL program Annual dental clinic Judy Center on site
Culture of Belonging, Safety, and Care
Crossing guard during arrival and dismissal Full time School Resource Officer 3 full time nurses: community school nurse, delegating nurse, health room technician Partnership with the Frederick City Police Department's mentoring program Ongoing equity training for staff
Powerful Student and Family Engagement
Monthly family engagement events that attract up to 1000 people Outreach events in our local neighborhoods Participation at community events like National Night Out and Frederick's Block Party Annual pep rally showcasing student clubs/talents Increase collaboration with families through Panther Advisory Council Teacher Focus on Two-way communication with families
