Burnt Mills Elementary School serves 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Burnt Mills Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 607 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Burnt Mills Elementary School's student population of 607 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
607 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Burnt Mills Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Burnt Mills Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#615 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
20%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%

Hispanic
23%
20%

Black
56%
34%

White
8%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Burnt Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Burnt Mills Elementary School is ranked #615 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Burnt Mills Elementary School?
607 students attend Burnt Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Burnt Mills Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burnt Mills Elementary School?
Burnt Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burnt Mills Elementary School offer ?
Burnt Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Burnt Mills Elementary School part of?
Burnt Mills Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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