Washington Grove Elementary School

8712 Oakmont St
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Grove 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Washington Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Washington Grove Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Washington Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Washington Grove Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#832 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
20%
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15-19%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
62%
21%
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Black
22%
33%
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White
8%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Washington Grove Elementary School is ranked #832 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Washington Grove Elementary School?
397 students attend Washington Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Washington Grove Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Grove Elementary School?
Washington Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Grove Elementary School offer ?
Washington Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Washington Grove Elementary School part of?
Washington Grove Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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