Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Strawberry Knoll Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Strawberry Knoll Elementary serves the northeast part of Gaithersburg, MD, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
448 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Strawberry Knoll Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#586 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)35.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
The Knoll
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strawberry Knoll Elementary School's ranking?
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School is ranked #586 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Strawberry Knoll Elementary School?
448 students attend Strawberry Knoll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Strawberry Knoll Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Strawberry Knoll Elementary School?
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Strawberry Knoll Elementary School offer ?
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Strawberry Knoll Elementary School part of?
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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