Stephen Knolls School

10731 St. Margaret's Way
Kensington, MD 20895
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Stephen Knolls School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Stephen Knolls School's student population of 56 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Stephen Knolls School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Knolls School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#165 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
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<50%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stephen Knolls School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stephen Knolls School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
36%
21%
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Black
30%
33%
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White
27%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Stephen Knolls School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephen Knolls School's ranking?
Stephen Knolls School is ranked #165 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Stephen Knolls School?
56 students attend Stephen Knolls School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Stephen Knolls School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Knolls School?
Stephen Knolls School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephen Knolls School offer ?
Stephen Knolls School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stephen Knolls School part of?
Stephen Knolls School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 56 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 20%
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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