Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, College Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
College Gardens Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
College Gardens Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Gardens Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#301 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
7%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
24%
33%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
College Gardens Elementary School is ranked #301 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are College Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
College Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend College Gardens Elementary School?
518 students attend College Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of College Gardens Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Gardens Elementary School?
College Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does College Gardens Elementary School offer ?
College Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is College Gardens Elementary School part of?
College Gardens Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
5 3/26/2020
My child has been at College Gardens since Kindergarten. He is now in the 4th grade. The Principal and the other staff are very nice. My son is learning so much, and I've been really pleased.
5 2/21/2019
Good place
1 3/10/2018
Not good it starts out good but not great i wish that it could be better for me and my son and the staff just need's to be a bit more nice because their doing a bad job.
5 1/17/2018
This school has an amazing community of staff, parents, and children. The infusion of IB throughout the curriculum is special. As students walk the halls and class, they see the IB principles of compassion, respect, risk taker, curiosity, global thinker, etc. Because of IB, all students grades 1 and above get Chinese language exposure through Chinese language teachers, which is a plus. The principal is smart, kind hearted, and believes in partnering with families and fostering a strong sense of community.
2 6/27/2011
My child will NOT be going back to College Gardens next year for 4th grade! I am very sad to think that this is suppose to be a top school in MoCo.
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