William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School serves 551 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (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 37% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School's student population of 551 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School is 0.78, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 1343 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
7%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
28%
34%
White
17%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School's ranking?
William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School is ranked #313 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School?
551 students attend William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School?
William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School offer ?
William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School part of?
William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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