Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School serves 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 478 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to 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 | #836 out of 1359 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 34% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 30% | 41% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 15% | 7% |
Hispanic | 31% | 17% |
Black | 40% | 34% |
White | 10% | 37% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.72 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 41% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School is Clarksburg High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Neelsville Middle School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Germantown Neelsville Middle School Math: 12% | Reading: 25%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 922 students10
1.0 miles
11700 Neelsville Church Rd
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 353-8064 1 6-8 922 - Germantown William B. Gibbs Junior Math: 50% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 705 students10
1.2 miles
12615 Royal Crown Drive
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0740 1.2 PK-5 705 - Germantown Captain James E. Daly Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 32%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 615 students10
1.4 miles
20301 Brandermill Dr
Germantown, MD 20876
(240) 740-0600 1.4 PK-5 615 - Clarksburg Hallie Wells Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 65%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 752 students10
1.6 miles
11701 Little Seneca Parkway
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 284-4800 1.6 6-8 752 - Clarksburg Rocky Hill Middle School Math: 48% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 804 students10
1.6 miles
22401 Brick Haven Way
Clarksburg, MD 20871
(301) 353-8282 1.6 6-8 804
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