Serving 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Rachel Carson Elementary School's student population of 682 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rachel Carson Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#205 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
20%
21%
Black
8%
33%
White
46%
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
18%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rachel Carson Elementary School's ranking?
Rachel Carson Elementary School is ranked #205 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rachel Carson Elementary School often compared to?
Rachel Carson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Rachel Carson Elementary School?
682 students attend Rachel Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Rachel Carson Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rachel Carson Elementary School?
Rachel Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rachel Carson Elementary School offer ?
Rachel Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rachel Carson Elementary School part of?
Rachel Carson Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Rachel Carson Elementary School located?
Rachel Carson Elementary School is located in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg, MD.
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