Best Public Schools in Germantown, MD


Summary:

The city of Germantown, Maryland is home to 20 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in Germantown are Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary, a 5-star school with exceptional test scores, and Cedar Grove Elementary, another 5-star school with impressive proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts. At the high school level, Northwest High stands out with a 4-star rating and strong test scores.

The schools in Germantown reflect the diverse demographics of the community, with varying socioeconomic backgrounds and academic performance. Schools with higher percentages of students from lower-income families, such as Captain James E. Daly Elementary and S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary, tend to have lower test scores, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement. The data also suggests that higher-spending schools generally have better academic outcomes, underscoring the importance of adequate and equitable funding for schools in the district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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