Serving 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Germantown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Germantown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Germantown Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Germantown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Germantown Elementary School is 0.76, 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
#528 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
7%
Hispanic
27%
21%
Black
35%
33%
White
16%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Germantown Elementary School's ranking?
Germantown Elementary School is ranked #528 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Germantown Elementary School often compared to?
Germantown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Germantown Elementary School?
289 students attend Germantown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Germantown Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Germantown Elementary School?
Germantown Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Germantown Elementary School offer ?
Germantown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Germantown Elementary School part of?
Germantown Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
4 3/27/2020
As an alumnus I can say that this school is amazing, it's small enough that everyone knows everybody and is a wonderful school overall. I would definitely recommend this school to anybody.
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