Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sequoyah 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sequoyah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Sequoyah Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sequoyah Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sequoyah Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#379 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
42%
21%
Black
13%
33%
White
27%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sequoyah Elementary School's ranking?
Sequoyah Elementary School is ranked #379 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sequoyah Elementary School often compared to?
Sequoyah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Creek Towne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sequoyah Elementary School?
353 students attend Sequoyah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sequoyah Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sequoyah Elementary School?
Sequoyah Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sequoyah Elementary School offer ?
Sequoyah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sequoyah Elementary School part of?
Sequoyah Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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