Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Goshen 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 34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Goshen Elementary serves the northern part of Gaithersburg, MD, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goshen Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
School Rankings
Goshen 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 Goshen Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#501 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Show full history, 2010–2023 (no data for 2018 and 2020)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Showing 2013–2022. Show full history, 2010–2022 (no data for 2018 and 2020)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
Asian
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
Hispanic
53%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
Black
24%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
White
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 2011–2025
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1989–2025
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1990–2025 (no data for 2017)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1999–2025 (no data for 2017)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goshen Elementary School's ranking?
Goshen Elementary School is ranked #501 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Goshen Elementary School often compared to?
Goshen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laytonsville Elementary School, Judith A. Resnik Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Goshen Elementary School?
494 students attend Goshen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Goshen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goshen Elementary School?
Goshen Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goshen Elementary School offer ?
Goshen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Goshen Elementary School part of?
Goshen Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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