Serving 695 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Galway 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 30% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher 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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 695 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Galway Elementary serves the eastern part of Silver Spring, MD, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles from the furthest point in the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Galway Elementary School's student population of 695 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
695 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Readers are Leaders!
School Rankings
Galway Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galway Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#554 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galway Elementary School's ranking?
Galway Elementary School is ranked #554 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Galway Elementary School?
695 students attend Galway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Galway Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Galway Elementary School?
Galway Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Galway Elementary School offer ?
Galway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Galway Elementary School part of?
Galway Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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