Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Summit Hall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Summit Hall Elementary serves a central area in Gaithersburg, MD, covering approximately 0.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit Hall Elementary School's student population of 413 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Summit Hall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Summit Hall Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#947 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
73%
24%
Black
19%
32%
White
2%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Hall Elementary School's ranking?
Summit Hall Elementary School is ranked #947 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Summit Hall Elementary School often compared to?
Summit Hall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rosemont Elementary School, Washington Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Summit Hall Elementary School?
413 students attend Summit Hall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Summit Hall Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Hall Elementary School?
Summit Hall Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summit Hall Elementary School offer ?
Summit Hall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Summit Hall Elementary School part of?
Summit Hall Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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