Bethesda Elementary School

7600 Arlington Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 640 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bethesda Elementary 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 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 48% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Bethesda Elementary School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Bethesda Elementary 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 Bethesda Elementary School is 0.73, which is equal to 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)
#152 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
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48%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bethesda 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.
52%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bethesda 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
19%
7%
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Hispanic
17%
21%
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Black
12%
33%
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White
44%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
This chart display the diversity score of Bethesda 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
13%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Bethesda Elementary School's ranking?
Bethesda Elementary School is ranked #152 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Bethesda Elementary School?
640 students attend Bethesda Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Bethesda Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethesda Elementary School?
Bethesda Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bethesda Elementary School offer ?
Bethesda Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethesda Elementary School part of?
Bethesda Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 640 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 10%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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