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College Gardens Elementary

Summary:

College Gardens Elementary is a public elementary school in Rockville, Maryland, serving 471 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

College Gardens Elementary consistently ranks in the top 20-25% of Maryland elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 56.4% of students at College Gardens Elementary were proficient or better in MCAP English Language Arts, compared to 55.3% for the district and 48.4% for the state. The school also has a diverse student population, with a relatively even distribution across White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students, which is notable compared to nearby schools like Fallsmead Elementary and Rosemont Elementary.

College Gardens Elementary performs exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, such as White students (ranked 42nd out of 528 Maryland elementary schools in 2020-2021) and English Language Learners (ranked 20th out of 115 Maryland elementary schools in 2020-2021). The school also performs well for African American and Special Education students, ranking in the top 15-20% of Maryland elementary schools for these subgroups. With a relatively high per-student spending of $16,498 in the 2020-2021 school year, the school's consistent high performance and equitable outcomes for its diverse student population suggest that the Montgomery County Public Schools district is effectively allocating resources to support student learning at College Gardens Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1700 Yale Place
       Rockville, MD  20850

(301) 279-8470

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,503 Help


Students who attend College Gardens Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Julius West Middle
High:    Richard Montgomery High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

White:
27.2%
African American:
24.0%
Hispanic:
20.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details College Gardens Elementary ranks better than 68.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 70th 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 65.45. (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 College Gardens Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (27.2%), African American (24%), Hispanic (20.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at College Gardens Elementary is 13.9. 82 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at College Gardens Elementary is $20,503, which is the 59th highest among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

College Gardens 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 College Gardens Elementary

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Rank History for all students at College Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.26 719th 803 10.5%
2005 17.54 695th 805 13.7%
2006 41.61 515th 804 35.9%
2007 19.07 694th 818 15.2%
2008 77.67 171st 838 79.6%
2009 76.21 190th 850 77.6%
2010 75.64 196th 855 77.1%
2011 68.78 259th 853 69.6%
2012 70.71 251st 857 70.7%
2013 77.14 164th 847 80.6%
2014 76.06 204th 867 76.5%
2015 89.06 100th 859 88.4%
2016 85.76 126th 845 85.1%
2017 79.79 176th 847 79.2%
2018 76.61 195th 857 77.2%
2019 70.28 243rd 853 71.5%
2021 82.12 110th 802 86.3%
2022 83.29 139th 862 83.9%
2023 85.24 116th 855 86.4%
2024 65.45 272nd 859 68.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at College Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.58 20th 115 82.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at College Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.86 22nd 136 83.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at College Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.41 351st 546 35.7%
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Rank History for Female students at College Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.34 122nd 796 84.7%
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Rank History for Male students at College Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 80.93 105th 788 86.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at College Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.20 71st 128 44.5%
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Rank History for African American students at College Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.67 72nd 504 85.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at College Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.87 116th 347 66.6%
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Rank History for White students at College Gardens Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.73 42nd 528 92.0%
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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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Saturday, December 16, 2017

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Enrollment information for College Gardens Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 359 60 62 53 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1990 380 64 64 59 2 n/a n/a 3 572
1991 379 67 65 61 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1992 378 64 78 60 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1993 356 64 70 52 3 n/a n/a 0 545
1994 360 61 69 40 2 n/a n/a 0 532
1995 324 69 56 36 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 324 69 56 36 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 292 61 59 35 3 n/a n/a 0 450
1998 291 79 53 43 3 n/a n/a 0 469
1999 274 72 44 40 1 n/a n/a 0 431
2000 267 74 56 40 2 n/a n/a 0 439
2001 267 88 67 49 1 n/a n/a 0 472
2002 231 77 88 40 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 231 77 88 40 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 217 83 97 44 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2005 225 107 108 42 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2006 236 80 124 50 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2007 233 97 130 56 1 n/a n/a 0 517
2008 263 110 150 50 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2009 307 122 181 63 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2010 340 124 206 70 1 n/a n/a 0 741
2011 321 120 201 93 1 0 55 0 791
2012 324 132 188 106 1 1 63 0 815
2013 336 142 188 110 1 0 60 0 837
2014 323 142 197 123 0 0 67 0 852
2015 346 145 200 121 2 0 55 0 869
2016 335 164 187 136 2 3 63 0 890
2017 334 157 194 126 2 1 64 0 878
2018 317 158 211 123 1 1 70 0 881
2019 227 132 146 136 0 1 53 0 695
2020 197 137 123 123 0 1 53 0 634
2021 160 142 119 117 1 2 42 0 583
2022 142 125 108 104 0 2 37 0 518
2023 128 113 95 97 0 0 38 0 471

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 College Gardens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 534 27.3 19.5 n/a
1990 572 27.3 20.9 4.5
1991 572 28.6 20.0 2.8
1992 581 29.6 19.6 5.3
1993 545 28.0 19.5 5.7
1994 532 27.0 19.7 9.4
1995 486 23.5 20.7 9.7
1996 486 23.5 20.7 9.7
1997 450 24.4 18.4 10.9
1998 469 25.4 18.5 13.2
1999 431 25.4 17.0 14.2
2000 439 25.4 17.3 15.7
2001 472 29.1 16.2 13.6
2002 436 27.5 15.9 14
2003 436 27.5 15.9 14
2004 441 24.0 18.4 20
2005 483 29.0 16.7 19.7
2006 490 31.0 15.8 14.1
2007 517 33.7 15.3 16.8
2008 574 34.5 16.6 15
2009 673 37.3 18.0 11.6
2010 741 39.5 18.7 11.1
2011 791 43.2 18.3 11.5
2012 815 44.9 18.1 12.5
2013 837 46.2 18.1 16.7
2014 852 44.2 19.2 15.1
2015 869 47.0 18.4 15.2
2016 890 47.0 18.9 14
2017 878 46.4 18.9 14.8
2018 881 49.0 17.9 12.3
2019 695 40.1 17.3 15.8
2020 634 39.0 16.2 19.1
2021 583 38.1 15.3 22.3
2022 518 37.6 13.7 27
2023 471 33.8 13.9 33.5

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 College Gardens Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 534 27.3 19.5 n/a
1990 572 27.3 20.9 4.5
1991 572 28.6 20.0 2.8
1992 581 29.6 19.6 5.3
1993 545 28.0 19.5 5.7
1994 532 27.0 19.7 9.4
1995 486 23.5 20.7 9.7
1996 486 23.5 20.7 9.7
1997 450 24.4 18.4 10.9
1998 469 25.4 18.5 13.2
1999 431 25.4 17.0 14.2
2000 439 25.4 17.3 15.7
2001 472 29.1 16.2 13.6
2002 436 27.5 15.9 14
2003 436 27.5 15.9 14
2004 441 24.0 18.4 20
2005 483 29.0 16.7 19.7
2006 490 31.0 15.8 14.1
2007 517 33.7 15.3 16.8
2008 574 34.5 16.6 15
2009 673 37.3 18.0 11.6
2010 741 39.5 18.7 11.1
2011 791 43.2 18.3 11.5
2012 815 44.9 18.1 12.5
2013 837 46.2 18.1 16.7
2014 852 44.2 19.2 15.1
2015 869 47.0 18.4 15.2
2016 890 47.0 18.9 14
2017 878 46.4 18.9 14.8
2018 881 49.0 17.9 12.3
2019 695 40.1 17.3 15.8
2020 634 39.0 16.2 19.1
2021 583 38.1 15.3 22.3
2022 518 37.6 13.7 27
2023 471 33.8 13.9 33.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for College Gardens Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $374 (2.8%) $13,215 (97.3%) $13,588
2020 $443 (3.1%) $14,013 (96.9%) $14,457
2021 $801 (4.9%) $15,698 (95.2%) $16,498
2022 $1,524 (8.6%) $16,235 (91.4%) $17,758
2023 $1,287 (6.3%) $19,216 (93.7%) $20,503

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

Impact of COVID-19 on College Gardens 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.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 243rd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 116th of 855 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students695471
 32.2%
African American132113
 14.4%
American Indian00
Asian14695
 34.9%
Hispanic13697
 28.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White227128
 43.6%
Two or More Races5338
 28.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.8%33.5%
 17.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about College Gardens Elementary

Students at College Gardens Elementary are 27% White, 24% African American, 21% Hispanic, 20% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

College Gardens Elementary ranks 272nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend College Gardens Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Julius West Middle
High : Richard Montgomery High

In the 2022-23 school year, 471 students attended College Gardens Elementary.


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