Oak View Elementary School

400 E Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 399 students in grades 3-5, Oak View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 28% (Top 30%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Oak View Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak View 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 Oak View Elementary School is 0.56, 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)
#421 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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28%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak View 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.
32%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
63%
21%
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Black
14%
33%
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White
16%
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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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Oak View 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
61%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Oak View Elementary School's ranking?
Oak View Elementary School is ranked #421 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Oak View Elementary School often compared to?
Oak View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Crest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Oak View Elementary School?
399 students attend Oak View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Oak View Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak View Elementary School?
Oak View Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oak View Elementary School offer ?
Oak View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oak View Elementary School part of?
Oak View Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 30%)
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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