Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than 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 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School's student population of 601 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School is 0.77, which is more 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
#346 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
30%
33%
White
17%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School is ranked #346 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fox Chapel Elementary School, Rachel Carson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School?
601 students attend William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School?
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School offer ?
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School part of?
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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