Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School

13902 Bromfield Rd
Germantown, MD 20874

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Rating

10/

Top 10%

Tel: (301) 601-4350

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org

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Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School serves 663 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 663 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School's student population of 663 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

663 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

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School Rankings

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#127 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50%

20%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

55%

36%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

41%

Hispanic

16%

20%

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Black

21%

34%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

16%

34%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.74

0.73

This chart display the diversity score of Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

20%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Montgomery County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School's ranking?

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School often compared to?

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ronald Mcnair Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

How many students attend Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School?

663 students attend Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School?

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School offer ?

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School part of?

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 663 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education