Serving 493 students in grades 3-5, Pine Crest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 41% (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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Pine Crest Elementary serves the southeast part of Silver Spring, MD, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pine Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Pine Crest Elementary School's student population of 493 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
493 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Pine Crest 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 Pine Crest Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#459 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
46%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
17%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pine Crest Elementary School's ranking?
Pine Crest Elementary School is ranked #459 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pine Crest Elementary School often compared to?
Pine Crest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% 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 Pine Crest Elementary School?
493 students attend Pine Crest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pine Crest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pine Crest Elementary School?
Pine Crest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pine Crest Elementary School offer ?
Pine Crest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pine Crest Elementary School part of?
Pine Crest Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Pine Crest Elementary School located?
Pine Crest Elementary School is located in the Woodmoor neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD.
School Reviews
Review Pine Crest Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Is Your Child's School Day Too Structured?
Discover where free time disappears during your child's school day, how to evaluate lunch, recess, and classroom schedules, and what parents can do when breaks become structured activities.
When Your Child's Best Friend Is in Another Class
Discover how to help your child when their best friend is assigned to another classroom, including school placement policies, maintaining friendships, building connections, and knowing when to request help.
Should Your Child Repeat a Grade or Move Ahead?
Before agreeing to grade retention, learn what evidence to request, how to review school policies, explore alternatives, understand parental rights, and secure an effective academic support plan for your child.
