Whetstone Elementary School serves 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Whetstone 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 12% (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 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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 (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whetstone Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Whetstone Elementary School's student population of 681 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whetstone 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 Whetstone Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#964 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
54%
21%
Black
26%
33%
White
8%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whetstone Elementary School's ranking?
Whetstone Elementary School is ranked #964 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Whetstone Elementary School?
681 students attend Whetstone Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Whetstone Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whetstone Elementary School?
Whetstone Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whetstone Elementary School offer ?
Whetstone Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Whetstone Elementary School part of?
Whetstone Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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