Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clopper Mill 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Clopper Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Clopper Mill Elementary School's student population of 460 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Mascot
Cougar
School Rankings
Clopper Mill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Clopper Mill Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#771 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
47%
23%
Black
34%
33%
White
7%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clopper Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Clopper Mill Elementary School is ranked #771 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Clopper Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Clopper Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Station Elementary School, Great Seneca Creek Elementary School, Fox Chapel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Clopper Mill Elementary School?
460 students attend Clopper Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Clopper Mill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clopper Mill Elementary School?
Clopper Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Clopper Mill Elementary School offer ?
Clopper Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Clopper Mill Elementary School part of?
Clopper Mill Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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