Serving 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clopper Mill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 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
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Clopper Mill Elementary School's student population of 440 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Clopper Mill Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 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 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#600 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
47%
21%
Black
33%
33%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clopper Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Clopper Mill Elementary School is ranked #600 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% 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?
440 students attend Clopper Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Clopper Mill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 4% 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 11:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clopper Mill Elementary School part of?
Clopper Mill Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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