Harmony Hills Elementary School

13407 Lydia St
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 683 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harmony Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harmony Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Harmony Hills Elementary School's student population of 683 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
683 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Harmony Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Hills Elementary School is 0.31, 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)
#1077 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harmony Hills Elementary 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.
11%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harmony Hills Elementary 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
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
82%
21%
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Black
12%
33%
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White
2%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
This chart display the diversity score of Harmony Hills Elementary 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
66%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harmony Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harmony Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Harmony Hills Elementary School is ranked #1077 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Harmony Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Harmony Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Georgian Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Harmony Hills Elementary School?
683 students attend Harmony Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Harmony Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Hills Elementary School?
Harmony Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harmony Hills Elementary School offer ?
Harmony Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harmony Hills Elementary School part of?
Harmony Hills Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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