Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Germantown Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Germantown Elementary serves the northwest part of Germantown, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 0.6 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5 to 10 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Germantown Elementary School's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
314 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 ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Germantown Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Germantown 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#391 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)29.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Germantown Elementary School's ranking?
Germantown Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Germantown Elementary School often compared to?
Germantown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Germantown Elementary School?
314 students attend Germantown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Germantown Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 13% 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 Germantown Elementary School?
Germantown Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Germantown Elementary School offer ?
Germantown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Germantown Elementary School part of?
Germantown Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
As an alumnus I can say that this school is amazing, it's small enough that everyone knows everybody and is a wonderful school overall. I would definitely recommend this school to anybody.
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