Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Seven Locks 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 76% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Seven Locks Elementary serves the southern part of Bethesda, MD, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of around 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 5.5 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Seven Locks Elementary School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat 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)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
Seven Locks 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 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-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 Seven Locks Elementary School's ranking?
Seven Locks Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
376 students attend Seven Locks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Seven Locks Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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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