Serving 671 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Rachel Carson Elementary serves the southwest part of Gaithersburg, MD, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles, with typical drive times of 5-10 minutes and an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Rachel Carson Elementary School's student population of 671 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
671 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rachel Carson Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#65 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Rachel Carson Elementary School's ranking?
Rachel Carson Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rachel Carson Elementary School often compared to?
Rachel Carson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, Diamond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Rachel Carson Elementary School?
671 students attend Rachel Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Rachel Carson Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rachel Carson Elementary School?
Rachel Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rachel Carson Elementary School offer ?
Rachel Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rachel Carson Elementary School part of?
Rachel Carson Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Rachel Carson Elementary School located?
Rachel Carson Elementary School is located in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg, MD.
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