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Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Summary:

Thurgood Marshall Elementary is a public elementary school in Gaithersburg, Maryland, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with representation from various racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Thurgood Marshall Elementary has consistently ranked in the top half of Maryland elementary schools, with academic performance on state assessments generally above the state average but below the district average in both mathematics and English language arts. The school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as female students, Asian students, and English Language Learner students, is relatively strong, ranking in the top half or top third of Maryland elementary schools. However, the school's performance for African American and Hispanic students is lower, ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Maryland elementary schools in these subgroups. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.39% to 48.56% over the past three school years, which is higher than some nearby schools like Darnestown Elementary (14.12%) but lower than others like Brown Station Elementary (74.72%).

Compared to nearby schools, Thurgood Marshall Elementary generally performs in the middle to upper range, with some exceptions. The school's performance is lower than the highly-ranked Rachel Carson Elementary and Diamond Elementary, but higher than the lower-performing Brown Station Elementary and Clopper Mill Elementary. The school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $14,399 to $18,228 over the past three school years, could indicate a focus on providing adequate resources and support for its students, but there may be opportunities to optimize the use of these resources to better support student learning, particularly for its African American and Hispanic student populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 12260 McDonald Chapel Dr
       Gaithersburg, MD  20878

(240) 740-5990

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
348th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,841 Help


Students who attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ridgeview Middle
High:    Quince Orchard High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  591

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
32.0%
White:
29.4%
African American:
21.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks better than 59.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 80th among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Thurgood Marshall Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (32%), White (29.4%), African American (21.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 14.1. 88 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thurgood Marshall Elementary is $18,841. 90 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Thurgood Marshall Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thurgood Marshall Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.84 680th 803 15.3%
2005 22.21 653rd 805 18.9%
2006 29.90 610th 804 24.1%
2007 29.05 626th 818 23.5%
2008 67.03 296th 838 64.7%
2009 74.30 218th 850 74.4%
2010 78.68 142nd 855 83.4%
2011 75.92 164th 853 80.8%
2012 79.92 117th 857 86.3%
2013 74.94 191st 847 77.4%
2014 75.03 215th 867 75.2%
2015 82.87 148th 859 82.8%
2016 75.75 204th 845 75.9%
2017 73.46 226th 847 73.3%
2018 74.72 213th 857 75.1%
2019 76.92 203rd 853 76.2%
2021 67.43 193rd 802 75.9%
2022 71.17 254th 862 70.5%
2023 64.72 273rd 855 68.1%
2024 53.41 348th 859 59.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.01 34th 115 70.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.62 148th 546 72.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.95 152nd 796 80.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.66 227th 788 71.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.60 32nd 128 75.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.71 287th 504 43.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.13 107th 347 69.2%
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Rank History for White students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 81.15 76th 528 85.6%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Thurgood Marshall Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 347 65 86 41 1 n/a n/a 0 540
1995 402 125 132 58 3 n/a n/a 0 720
1996 402 125 132 58 3 n/a n/a 0 720
1997 365 98 138 59 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1998 344 80 118 49 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1999 312 72 107 51 0 n/a n/a 0 542
2000 298 69 112 52 3 n/a n/a 0 534
2001 277 59 112 61 3 n/a n/a 0 512
2002 309 67 129 78 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 309 67 129 78 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 289 98 112 79 2 n/a n/a 0 580
2005 271 94 110 63 2 n/a n/a 0 540
2006 280 108 112 69 3 n/a n/a 0 572
2007 251 80 126 71 3 n/a n/a 0 531
2008 235 74 109 65 12 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 271 71 93 76 12 n/a n/a 0 523
2010 264 79 92 87 11 n/a n/a 0 533
2011 225 69 81 131 4 0 31 0 541
2012 228 73 89 141 2 2 36 0 571
2013 221 79 98 155 2 3 32 0 590
2014 212 92 110 165 3 1 31 0 614
2015 225 81 106 175 4 1 27 0 619
2016 212 108 121 189 4 0 30 0 664
2017 197 120 121 189 3 0 32 0 662
2018 217 126 117 188 4 0 32 0 684
2019 203 126 117 189 4 1 27 0 667
2020 200 114 91 190 1 1 24 0 621
2021 163 118 86 166 2 1 20 0 556
2022 175 113 78 166 2 0 22 0 556
2023 174 127 76 189 1 1 23 0 591

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 540 28.5 18.9 9.6
1995 720 36.0 20.0 14.2
1996 720 36.0 20.0 14.2
1997 660 33.0 20.0 12.6
1998 591 30.0 19.7 13
1999 542 30.0 18.1 16.1
2000 534 33.2 16.1 16.9
2001 512 31.8 16.1 16
2002 585 30.1 19.4 17.9
2003 585 30.1 19.4 17.9
2004 580 32.3 18.0 16.4
2005 540 32.0 16.9 16.7
2006 572 36.0 15.9 15.4
2007 531 38.2 13.9 20.2
2008 495 35.1 14.1 18.2
2009 523 33.6 15.6 20.3
2010 533 33.7 15.8 23.3
2011 541 34.3 15.7 27.5
2012 571 37.3 15.3 27.8
2013 590 38.8 15.2 27.1
2014 614 40.3 15.2 30.1
2015 619 41.0 15.0 30.5
2016 664 39.0 17.0 31.2
2017 662 41.2 16.0 33.8
2018 684 39.6 17.2 33.9
2019 667 38.9 17.1 29.7
2020 621 39.3 15.8 33
2021 556 41.9 13.2 39.4
2022 556 36.7 15.1 39.4
2023 591 41.9 14.1 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thurgood Marshall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 540 28.5 18.9 9.6
1995 720 36.0 20.0 14.2
1996 720 36.0 20.0 14.2
1997 660 33.0 20.0 12.6
1998 591 30.0 19.7 13
1999 542 30.0 18.1 16.1
2000 534 33.2 16.1 16.9
2001 512 31.8 16.1 16
2002 585 30.1 19.4 17.9
2003 585 30.1 19.4 17.9
2004 580 32.3 18.0 16.4
2005 540 32.0 16.9 16.7
2006 572 36.0 15.9 15.4
2007 531 38.2 13.9 20.2
2008 495 35.1 14.1 18.2
2009 523 33.6 15.6 20.3
2010 533 33.7 15.8 23.3
2011 541 34.3 15.7 27.5
2012 571 37.3 15.3 27.8
2013 590 38.8 15.2 27.1
2014 614 40.3 15.2 30.1
2015 619 41.0 15.0 30.5
2016 664 39.0 17.0 31.2
2017 662 41.2 16.0 33.8
2018 684 39.6 17.2 33.9
2019 667 38.9 17.1 29.7
2020 621 39.3 15.8 33
2021 556 41.9 13.2 39.4
2022 556 36.7 15.1 39.4
2023 591 41.9 14.1 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thurgood Marshall Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $429 (3.0%) $13,970 (97.0%) $14,399
2020 $254 (1.6%) $15,157 (98.4%) $15,411
2021 $600 (3.3%) $17,628 (96.7%) $18,228
2022 $1,249 (7.7%) $15,025 (92.3%) $16,274
2023 $901 (4.8%) $17,939 (95.2%) $18,841

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thurgood Marshall Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 203rd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 273rd of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students667591
 11.4%
African American126127
 0.8%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian11776
 35%
Hispanic189189
Pacific Islander11
White203174
 14.3%
Two or More Races2723
 14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.7%48.6%
 18.9%

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Students who attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ridgeview Middle
High : Quince Orchard High

Students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary are 32% Hispanic, 29% White, 21% African American, 13% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks 348th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 591 students attended Thurgood Marshall Elementary.


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