Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kemp Mill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 97% 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: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kemp Mill Elementary serves the southeast part of Silver Spring, MD, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kemp Mill Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Motto
To improve the well-being of children and their families through collaborative services.
School Rankings
Kemp Mill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kemp Mill Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#975 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
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
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kemp Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Kemp Mill Elementary School is ranked #975 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Kemp Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Kemp Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burnt Mills Elementary School, Forest Knolls Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Kemp Mill Elementary School?
412 students attend Kemp Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kemp Mill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kemp Mill Elementary School?
Kemp Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kemp Mill Elementary School offer ?
Kemp Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kemp Mill Elementary School part of?
Kemp Mill Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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