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Woodlin Elementary School vs. Sligo Creek Elementary School

Should you attend Woodlin Elementary School or Sligo Creek Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Woodlin Elementary School
5701 Grosvenor Ln
Bethesda, MD 20814
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Sligo Creek Elementary School
500 Schuyler Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Woodlin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Sligo Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 597 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodlin 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 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sligo Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
597 students
667 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Woodlin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sligo Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Woodlin Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sligo Creek Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Woodlin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sligo Creek Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Woodlin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sligo Creek Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#337 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#183 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Woodlin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sligo Creek Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 30% in MD)
52%
(Top 20% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Woodlin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sligo Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 30% in MD)
63%
(Top 20% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Woodlin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sligo Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MD)
50-54%
(Top 20% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Woodlin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sligo Creek Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Woodlin Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sligo Creek Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
2
Kindergarten Students
101
110
Grade 1 Students
117
110
Grade 2 Students
105
116
Grade 3 Students
114
129
Grade 4 Students
72
99
Grade 5 Students
88
101

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Woodlin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sligo Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
23%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Woodlin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sligo Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
27%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Woodlin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sligo Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Woodlin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sligo Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Woodlin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sligo Creek Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.75
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Woodlin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sligo Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Woodlin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sligo Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Woodlin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sligo Creek Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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