Flower Hill Elementary School

18425 Flower Hill Way
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Flower Hill Elementary School serves 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Flower Hill 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MD
  • Math Proficiency
    : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Flower Hill Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
441 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Flower Hill Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Flower Hill Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
20%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
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Hispanic
50%
20%
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Black
24%
34%
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White
7%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Flower Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Flower Hill Elementary School is ranked #932 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Flower Hill Elementary School?
441 students attend Flower Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Flower Hill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flower Hill Elementary School?
Flower Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Flower Hill Elementary School offer ?
Flower Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Flower Hill Elementary School part of?
Flower Hill Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 441 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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