South Lake Elementary School serves 790 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
South Lake Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
South Lake Elementary School's student population of 790 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Lake Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of South Lake Elementary School is 0.46, 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
#1103 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
71%
20%
Black
19%
34%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Lake Elementary School's ranking?
South Lake Elementary School is ranked #1103 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend South Lake Elementary School?
790 students attend South Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of South Lake Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Lake Elementary School?
South Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Lake Elementary School offer ?
South Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Lake Elementary School part of?
South Lake Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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