Serving 732 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Diamond 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 45% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diamond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Diamond Elementary School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Diamond 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 Diamond Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#174 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
52%
7%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
9%
33%
White
23%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamond Elementary School's ranking?
Diamond Elementary School is ranked #174 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Diamond Elementary School often compared to?
Diamond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rachel Carson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Diamond Elementary School?
732 students attend Diamond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Diamond Elementary School students are Asian, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diamond Elementary School?
Diamond Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diamond Elementary School offer ?
Diamond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Diamond Elementary School part of?
Diamond Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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