Seven Locks Elementary School

9500 Seven Locks Road
Bethesda, MD 20817
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Seven Locks Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 75% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 1% in MD
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Seven Locks Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

Seven Locks Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seven Locks Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#9 out of 1347 schools
(Top 1%)
75%
25%
89%
45%
60-64%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
9%
33%
White
53%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seven Locks Elementary School's ranking?
Seven Locks Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Seven Locks Elementary School often compared to?
Seven Locks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bannockburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Seven Locks Elementary School?
372 students attend Seven Locks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Seven Locks Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seven Locks Elementary School?
Seven Locks Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seven Locks Elementary School offer ?
Seven Locks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Seven Locks Elementary School part of?
Seven Locks Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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