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Blue Heron Elementary

7100 Eaglehead Drive, New Market, MD 21774, United States

+1 (227) 203-1820

http://www.fcps.org

5.4

Overall Rating

Location

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Blue Heron Elementary Overview

About This School

Blue Heron Elementary is a public elementary in New Market, Maryland, serving 680 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 59% in ELA and 48% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 with 42 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $85,349. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population is composed of 52% female and 48% male students. Regarding ethnicity, the school is 61% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or More Races, 9% Asian, and 7% Black.

680

Total Students

PK-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

42 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts59%

Mathematics48%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Frederick County

Students per Counselor

680:1

Blue Heron Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

59%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 63%State Avg: 44%

48%

Mathematics

City Avg: 49%State Avg: 26%

N/A

Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.8:1

State Avg: 13.5:1

680

Students per Counselor

Blue Heron Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$85,349

City Avg: $85,349

State Avg: $84,033

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor680:1

Blue Heron Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

48.38%

Male

51.62%

Female

Total Enrollment: 680 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White60.74%

Hispanic12.06%

Asian9.41%

Black7.06%

Two or More Races10.44%

Native American0.29%

Blue Heron Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Heron Elementary

Q: What is Blue Heron Elementary?

A: Blue Heron Elementary is a elementary public located in New Market.

Q: How many students attend Blue Heron Elementary?

A: Blue Heron Elementary has approximately 680 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Heron Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Blue Heron Elementary is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Blue Heron Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Blue Heron Elementary - New Market, MD

Quick Facts about Blue Heron Elementary
School Name	Blue Heron Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	7100 Eaglehead Drive, New Market, MD 21774, New Market, MD
County	Frederick County
Phone	+1 (227) 203-1820
Total Students	680
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	42
Rating	5.4/10
ELA Proficiency	59%
Math Proficiency	48%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Heron Elementary

What is Blue Heron Elementary?

Blue Heron Elementary is a elementary public located in New Market.

How many students attend Blue Heron Elementary?

Blue Heron Elementary has approximately 680 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Heron Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Heron Elementary is 16:1.

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