Clearspring Elementary School
Tel:
(301) 253-7004
Clearspring Elementary School serves 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Clearspring Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Clearspring Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Clearspring Elementary School's student population of 663 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 663 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Clearspring Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Clearspring Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #127 out of 1359 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 65% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 68% | 41% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 13% | 7% |
Hispanic | 20% | 17% |
Black | 22% | 34% |
White | 36% | 37% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.76 | 0.72 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 41% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Montgomery County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Clearspring Elementary School is Damascus High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is John T. Baker Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Damascus John T. Baker Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 872 students
0.8 miles
25400 Oak Dr
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 207-2440 0.8 6-8 872 - Damascus Lois P. Rockwell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 470 students
0.9 miles
24555 Cutsail Dr
Damascus, MD 20872
(301) 253-7088 0.9 PK-5 470 - Gaithersburg Woodfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 331 students
1.0 miles
24200 Woodfield Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20882
(240) 207-2550 1.0 PK-5 331 - Damascus Damascus High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,271 student
1.1 miles
25921 Ridge Rd
Damascus, MD 20872
(240) 207-2400 1.1 9-12 1,271 - Damascus Damascus Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 331 students
1.2 miles
10201 Bethesda Church Rd
Damascus, MD 20872
(301) 253-7080 1.2 K-5 331
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