Is East Silver Spring Elementary a good school?

East Silver Spring Elementary ranks 395 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend East Silver Spring Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended East Silver Spring Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of East Silver Spring Elementary?

Students at East Silver Spring Elementary are 49% African American, 22% Hispanic, 19% White, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of East Silver Spring Elementary attend?

Students who attend East Silver Spring Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Takoma Park Middle High : Albert Einstein High High : John F. Kennedy High High : Montgomery Blair High High : Northwood High High : Wheaton High

East Silver Spring Elementary

Summary:

East Silver Spring Elementary is a public elementary school serving 513 students in grades PK-5 in Silver Spring, Maryland, which is part of the highly-ranked Montgomery County Public Schools district.

Despite having a high percentage (60.23%) of students from low-income families, East Silver Spring Elementary has demonstrated impressive academic performance, ranking in the top 25-30% of Maryland elementary schools. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (34.5%) and English Language Arts (43.7%) exceeded the state averages. Notably, the school's African American and low-socioeconomic status student subgroups performed exceptionally well, ranking in the top 10% and top 5% of Maryland elementary schools in those categories. This suggests the school is effectively supporting and meeting the needs of its diverse student population.

Compared to nearby schools like Montgomery Knolls Elementary, Rosemary Hills Elementary, and Carole Highlands Elementary, East Silver Spring Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of African American (54%) and Hispanic (18.32%) students, contributing to a more balanced and diverse racial composition. This diversity and integration could provide valuable learning experiences for students and contribute to a more inclusive school community. Additionally, the school's higher spending per student ($18,768) compared to the state average and nearby schools presents opportunities for collaboration and resource sharing to strengthen the overall educational ecosystem in the local community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

631 Silver Spring Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910-4607

(240) 740-0620

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
395^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,338

Students who attend East Silver Spring Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Takoma Park Middle
High:	Albert Einstein High
	John F. Kennedy High
	Montgomery Blair High
	Northwood High
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	Wheaton High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 525

Racial breakdown:

African American:

49.0%

Hispanic:

22.1%

White:

18.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Silver Spring Elementary ranks better than 54% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 84^th among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.61. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at East Silver Spring Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (49%), Hispanic (22.1%), White (18.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Silver Spring Elementary is 14.1. 88 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare East Silver Spring Elementary employs 37.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Silver Spring Elementary is $19,338. 81 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Silver Spring Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for East Silver Spring Elementary

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Rank History for all students at East Silver Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	53.59	436^th	803	45.7%
2011	29.45	664^th	853	22.2%
2012	37.84	603^rd	857	29.6%
2013	41.07	548^th	847	35.3%
2014	40.68	593^rd	867	31.6%
2015	48.91	401^st	859	53.3%
2016	51.25	383^rd	845	54.7%
2017	61.17	298^th	847	64.8%
2018	62.67	301^st	857	64.9%
2019	52.12	362^nd	853	57.6%
2021	61.68	213^th	802	73.4%
2022	72.10	250^th	862	71.0%
2023	71.25	224^th	855	73.8%
2024	47.61	395^th	859	54.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at East Silver Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.05	54^th	115	53.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Silver Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	77.97	29^th	546	94.7%

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Rank History for Female students at East Silver Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.72	240^th	796	69.8%

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Rank History for Male students at East Silver Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.76	209^th	788	73.5%

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Rank History for African American students at East Silver Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	77.03	46^th	504	90.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Silver Spring Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.53	149^th	347	57.1%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, May 20, 2013

We have been a part of the school for 4 years now. I love the teaching staff and the administration. It is a fabulous, loving place for the children to go every day-my kids have been very happy and well adjusted here. Perhaps the school rankings are not that high because of test scores. School funding for all of the schools in the area was cut severely two years ago, and I have definitely seen a change in teaching resources since then. Also, the students are very, very diverse-which is lovely because you don't run into the same kid of bullying issues you might find at other schools- but I can imagine that it would be difficult for the teachers to have such a diverse bunch. Regardless, my children are happy, I love the community feel of the school, there are excellent clubs and they ARE being taught well. Close Quote

Enrollment information for East Silver Spring Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	173	135	19	64	1	n/a	n/a	0	392
1990	178	144	18	84	0	n/a	n/a	-2	422
1991	173	125	16	105	1	n/a	n/a	0	420
1992	169	139	21	94	2	n/a	n/a	0	425
1993	177	146	18	96	0	n/a	n/a	0	437
1994	195	157	22	109	2	n/a	n/a	0	485
1995	184	163	34	119	1	n/a	n/a	0	501
1996	184	163	34	119	1	n/a	n/a	0	501
1997	173	180	33	106	2	n/a	n/a	0	494
1998	176	211	29	100	4	n/a	n/a	0	520
1999	161	216	37	112	1	n/a	n/a	0	527
2000	85	203	21	120	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2001	73	183	22	120	2	n/a	n/a	0	400
2002	49	193	23	107	2	n/a	n/a	0	374
2003	49	193	23	107	2	n/a	n/a	0	374
2004	34	192	20	110	2	n/a	n/a	0	358
2005	24	148	20	72	3	n/a	n/a	0	267
2006	31	141	19	59	1	n/a	n/a	0	251
2007	32	139	24	49	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2008	25	123	22	55	1	n/a	n/a	0	226
2009	33	126	18	50	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2010	62	167	21	56	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2011	58	173	20	91	0	0	10	0	352
2012	67	205	23	107	0	0	17	0	419
2013	83	254	25	108	0	0	14	0	484
2014	86	273	19	118	0	0	16	0	512
2015	81	282	21	115	2	0	18	0	519
2016	87	310	20	113	3	0	21	0	554
2017	77	283	25	123	2	0	24	0	534
2018	79	295	15	121	1	1	27	0	539
2019	78	295	12	103	1	1	21	0	511
2020	87	266	13	109	1	2	19	0	497
2021	85	252	14	103	0	2	24	1	481
2022	93	270	20	82	0	1	18	1	485
2023	94	277	22	94	1	0	24	1	513
2024	99	257	18	116	1	0	33	1	525

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

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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 East Silver Spring Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	392	24.2	16.1	n/a
1990	422	26.0	16.2	21.3
1991	420	29.3	14.3	30.2
1992	425	28.0	15.1	30.4
1993	437	25.5	17.1	29.5
1994	485	28.5	17.0	33.4
1995	501	26.1	19.2	30.7
1996	501	26.1	19.2	30.7
1997	494	30.5	16.2	34.2
1998	520	31.0	16.8	31.2
1999	527	31.0	17.0	43.3
2000	429	32.5	13.2	54.8
2001	400	36.0	11.1	52.3
2002	374	34.6	10.8	53.5
2003	374	34.6	10.8	53.5
2004	358	33.8	10.6	53.9
2005	267	28.0	9.5	58.4
2006	251	25.0	10.0	55.4
2007	244	29.5	8.3	57
2008	226	27.3	8.3	61.5
2009	227	25.5	8.9	63.9
2010	306	27.6	11.0	60.5
2011	352	27.5	12.8	59.7
2012	419	30.8	13.6	59.7
2013	484	37.6	12.8	56.8
2014	512	41.4	12.3	61.5
2015	519	42.0	12.3	59.5
2016	554	43.0	12.8	55.6
2017	534	42.5	12.5	57.1
2018	539	39.3	13.7	52.7
2019	511	40.7	12.5	52.1
2020	497	39.1	12.7	49.9
2021	481	38.1	12.6	52.2
2022	485	36.0	13.4	50.7
2023	513	38.7	13.2	60.2
2024	525	37.1	14.1	57.9

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 East Silver Spring Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	392	24.2	16.1	n/a
1990	422	26.0	16.2	21.3
1991	420	29.3	14.3	30.2
1992	425	28.0	15.1	30.4
1993	437	25.5	17.1	29.5
1994	485	28.5	17.0	33.4
1995	501	26.1	19.2	30.7
1996	501	26.1	19.2	30.7
1997	494	30.5	16.2	34.2
1998	520	31.0	16.8	31.2
1999	527	31.0	17.0	43.3
2000	429	32.5	13.2	54.8
2001	400	36.0	11.1	52.3
2002	374	34.6	10.8	53.5
2003	374	34.6	10.8	53.5
2004	358	33.8	10.6	53.9
2005	267	28.0	9.5	58.4
2006	251	25.0	10.0	55.4
2007	244	29.5	8.3	57
2008	226	27.3	8.3	61.5
2009	227	25.5	8.9	63.9
2010	306	27.6	11.0	60.5
2011	352	27.5	12.8	59.7
2012	419	30.8	13.6	59.7
2013	484	37.6	12.8	56.8
2014	512	41.4	12.3	61.5
2015	519	42.0	12.3	59.5
2016	554	43.0	12.8	55.6
2017	534	42.5	12.5	57.1
2018	539	39.3	13.7	52.7
2019	511	40.7	12.5	52.1
2020	497	39.1	12.7	49.9
2021	481	38.1	12.6	52.2
2022	485	36.0	13.4	50.7
2023	513	38.7	13.2	60.2
2024	525	37.1	14.1	57.9

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 East Silver Spring Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$606 (3.3%)	$17,630 (96.7%)	$18,236
2020	$740 (4.1%)	$17,251 (95.9%)	$17,991
2021	$960 (5.1%)	$17,808 (94.9%)	$18,768
2022	$1,738 (9.7%)	$16,209 (90.3%)	$17,947
2023	$1,314 (6.8%)	$18,024 (93.2%)	$19,338

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Silver Spring Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 362^nd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 224^th of 855 Elementary schools	16.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	511	513	0.4%
African American	295	277	6.1%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	12	22	83.3%
Hispanic	103	94	8.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	78	94	20.5%
Two or More Races	21	24	14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.1%	60.2%	8.2%

Schools Near East Silver Spring Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Silver Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	631 Silver Spring Ave	Silver Spring	20910	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0620	525	37	14.1	57.9%	99 (18.9%)	257 (49.0%)	116 (22.1%)	18 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (6.3%)	47.6	395^th of 859 public elementary schools	54.0%		71.3	224^th of 855 public elementary schools	73.8%	171	44.7	31.3	27.3	34.5	53.6	34.4	42.5	43.7	21.1	$19,338	$1,314	$18,024
Sligo Creek Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	500 Schuyler Rd	Silver Spring	20910	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-2800	667	42	15.9	20.7%	316 (47.4%)	191 (28.6%)	73 (10.9%)	32 (4.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (7.6%)	78.8	176^th of 859 public elementary schools	79.5%		81.8	149^th of 855 public elementary schools	82.6%	27	57.3	49.5	56.4	54.7	63.3	58.6	51.5	58.2	40.6	$15,177	$884	$14,293
Takoma Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	7511 Holly Ave	Takoma Park	20912	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0980	598	36	16.4	39.0%	224 (37.5%)	182 (30.4%)	138 (23.1%)	14 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.0%)								(n/a)										$16,715	$891	$15,824
Piney Branch Elementary	Public	3-5	7510 Maple Ave	Takoma Park	20912	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 891-8000	599	36	16.6	34.1%	256 (42.7%)	174 (29.0%)	103 (17.2%)	15 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.3%)	84.7	124^th of 859 public elementary schools	85.6%		84.3	124^th of 855 public elementary schools	85.5%		65.0	55.9	49.8	56.9	69.2	65.1	58.3	64.2	44.0	$16,727	$897	$15,831
Highland View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9010 Providence Ave	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1990	380	30	12.5	56.3%	95 (25.0%)	119 (31.3%)	132 (34.7%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.3%)	40.2	453^rd of 859 public elementary schools	47.3%		60.9	294^th of 855 public elementary schools	65.6%	159	39.6	28.0	20.6	28.9	49.0	52.1	29.0	42.2	15.9	$19,362	$899	$18,463
Rolling Terrace Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	705 Bayfield St	Takoma Park	20912	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(240) 740-1950	656	65	10.0	65.1%	40 (6.1%)	75 (11.4%)	521 (79.4%)	7 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	11.6	793^rd of 859 public elementary schools	7.7%		12.9	768^th of 855 public elementary schools	10.2%	25	19.2	9.8	8.0	12.6	20.4	16.7	11.5	16.2		$20,891	$3,015	$17,876
Oak View Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	400 E Wayne Ave	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(240) 740-6540	409	31	13.0	53.8%	63 (15.4%)	60 (14.7%)	261 (63.8%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	54	339^th of 859 public elementary schools	60.5%		55.9	333^rd of 855 public elementary schools	61.1%	6	24.8	39.5	37.6	35.0	33.0	51.7	45.1	44.6	31.9	$19,990	$2,738	$17,252
New Hampshire Estates Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	8720 Carroll Ave	Silver Spring	20903	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-1580	455	44	10.2	64.6%	25 (5.5%)	81 (17.8%)	342 (75.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)								(n/a)										$26,091	$4,761	$21,330
Montgomery Knolls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	807 Daleview Dr	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0840	506	47	10.8	56.3%	102 (20.2%)	111 (21.9%)	239 (47.2%)	23 (4.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.9%)								(n/a)										$23,030	$1,541	$21,489
Rosemary Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2111 Porter Rd	Silver Spring	20910	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 920-9990	533	43	12.5	39.6%	225 (42.2%)	162 (30.4%)	86 (16.1%)	30 (5.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.3%)								(n/a)										$20,276	$1,531	$18,745

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