Fallsmead Elementary School

1800 Greenplace Ter
Rockville, MD 20850
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fallsmead Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 10% in MD
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : Fallsmead Elementary serves the southern part of Rockville, MD, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fallsmead Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Fallsmead Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
512 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Where Everyone SOARS!!! We are Safe, We are Organized, We are Accountable, We are Respectful, We will SOAR!

School Rankings

Fallsmead Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fallsmead Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#67 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

71%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

73%
45%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
34%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
15%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
11%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
32%
31%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
6%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
68%
0.75

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
15.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
46%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fallsmead Elementary School's ranking?
Fallsmead Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Fallsmead Elementary School?
512 students attend Fallsmead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Fallsmead Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fallsmead Elementary School?
Fallsmead Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fallsmead Elementary School offer ?
Fallsmead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Fallsmead Elementary School part of?
Fallsmead Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 512 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : Fallsmead Elementary serves the southern part of Rockville, MD, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.2 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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