Flora M. Singer Elementary

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Flora M. Singer Elementary ranks 372 nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Flora M. Singer Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving 634 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.

Flora M. Singer Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 34.07% White, 15.62% African American, 37.22% Hispanic, 5.84% Asian, and 6.94% two or more races. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools, such as North Chevy Chase Elementary and Kensington Parkwood Elementary, which have higher percentages of White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (33.7%) and English Language Arts (45.1%) below the district (33.4% and 55.3%) and state (24.1% and 48.4%) averages.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for White students but much lower for Hispanic students and English Language Learners. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.65% to 43.07% over the past three school years, which is higher than some nearby schools. Flora M. Singer Elementary's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, from 197th out of 802 Maryland elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 372nd out of 859 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2600 Hayden Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20902

(240) 740-0330

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
372^nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,285

Students who attend Flora M. Singer Elementary usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 618

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.0%

White:

34.5%

African American:

14.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Flora M. Singer Elementary ranks better than 56.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 83^rd among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.23. (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 Flora M. Singer Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39%), White (34.5%), African American (14.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flora M. Singer Elementary is 11.5, which is the 37^th best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Flora M. Singer Elementary employs 53.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flora M. Singer Elementary is $21,285, which is the 46^th highest among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Flora M. Singer 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 Flora M. Singer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2015	62.05	299^th	859	65.2%
2016	61.46	307^th	845	63.7%
2017	66.28	276^th	847	67.4%
2018	63.11	297^th	857	65.3%
2019	60.05	316^th	853	63.0%
2021	66.35	197^th	802	75.4%
2022	65.86	282^nd	862	67.3%
2023	63.23	283^rd	855	66.9%
2024	50.23	372^nd	859	56.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	20.80	110^th	115	4.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.72	47^th	136	65.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.20	489^th	546	10.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.33	192^nd	796	75.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	65.76	189^th	788	76.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.57	170^th	504	66.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	35.37	202^nd	347	41.8%

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Rank History for White students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.18	56^th	528	89.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Flora M. Singer Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	197	74	36	165	3	1	29	505
2014	222	98	49	223	3	0	34	629
2015	237	96	47	260	2	0	35	677
2016	264	100	51	288	3	0	29	735
2017	254	101	52	258	2	0	32	699
2018	262	96	51	262	1	0	37	709
2019	238	81	47	258	2	0	43	669
2020	230	98	45	255	2	0	53	683
2021	210	86	42	230	2	0	43	613
2022	205	88	37	245	3	0	41	619
2023	216	99	37	236	2	0	44	634
2024	213	88	33	241	2	0	41	618

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 Flora M. Singer Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	505	38.2	13.2	37
2014	629	50.5	12.4	40.2
2015	677	52.0	13.0	42.8
2016	735	55.0	13.3	41.2
2017	699	58.7	11.9	40.5
2018	709	56.0	12.6	40.3
2019	669	55.3	12.0	38.3
2020	683	55.4	12.3	41
2021	613	56.7	10.8	43.1
2022	619	54.0	11.4	42.6
2023	634	53.2	11.9	42.7
2024	618	53.7	11.5	39.8

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 Flora M. Singer Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	505	38.2	13.2	37
2014	629	50.5	12.4	40.2
2015	677	52.0	13.0	42.8
2016	735	55.0	13.3	41.2
2017	699	58.7	11.9	40.5
2018	709	56.0	12.6	40.3
2019	669	55.3	12.0	38.3
2020	683	55.4	12.3	41
2021	613	56.7	10.8	43.1
2022	619	54.0	11.4	42.6
2023	634	53.2	11.9	42.7
2024	618	53.7	11.5	39.8

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 Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$542 (3.1%)	$17,163 (96.9%)	$17,705
2020	$486 (2.7%)	$17,269 (97.3%)	$17,755
2021	$821 (4.0%)	$19,507 (96.0%)	$20,328
2022	$1,640 (8.3%)	$18,043 (91.7%)	$19,683
2023	$1,172 (5.5%)	$20,113 (94.5%)	$21,285

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flora M. Singer Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 316^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 283^rd of 855 Elementary schools	3.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	669	634	5.2%
African American	81	99	22.2%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	47	37	21.3%
Hispanic	258	236	8.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	238	216	9.2%
Two or More Races	43	44	2.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	42.7%	4.5%

Schools Near Flora M. Singer 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
Flora M. Singer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Hayden Drive	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0330	618	54	11.5	39.8%	213 (34.5%)	88 (14.2%)	241 (39.0%)	33 (5.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.6%)	50.2	372^nd of 859 public elementary schools	56.7%		63.2	283^rd of 855 public elementary schools	66.9%	89	45.8	26.2	29.6	33.7	50.5	44.9	40.2	45.1	27.6	$21,285	$1,172	$20,113
Oakland Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2720 Plyers Mill Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4880	501	44	11.3	32.3%	184 (36.7%)	77 (15.4%)	185 (36.9%)	24 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.0%)	66.8	264^th of 859 public elementary schools	69.3%		67.1	259^th of 855 public elementary schools	69.7%	5	65.1	52.9	33.9	50.8	61.9	60.9	36.7	53.6	22.6	$20,768	$1,201	$19,566
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
Glen Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10900 Inwood Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 649-8051	564	46	12.3	56.7%	94 (16.7%)	128 (22.7%)	292 (51.8%)	20 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	26 (4.6%)	22.2	618^th of 859 public elementary schools	28.1%		35.3	507^th of 855 public elementary schools	40.7%	111	25.3	19.5	24.3	23.1	21.5	28.6	22.7	24.2	11.4	$19,773	$1,036	$18,737
North Chevy Chase Elementary	Public	3-5	3700 Jones Bridge Rd	Chevy Chase	20815	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 204-5280	243	17	14.6	24.7%	112 (46.1%)	53 (21.8%)	37 (15.2%)	23 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.0%)	84.6	125^th of 859 public elementary schools	85.4%		87.5	103^rd of 855 public elementary schools	88.0%	22	73.7	43.4	57.6	57.8	68.4	72.0	64.3	68.2	37.6	$20,555	$1,335	$19,220
Rock Creek Forest Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	8330 Grubb Road	Chevy Chase	20815	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 839-3201	669	46	14.4	34.4%	196 (29.3%)	138 (20.6%)	258 (38.6%)	39 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.2%)	84.8	123^rd of 859 public elementary schools	85.7%		91.1	71^st of 855 public elementary schools	91.7%	52	62.1	56.4	47.7	55.7	61.2	70.2	67.6	65.9	43.5	$19,069	$1,238	$17,831
Rock View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3901 Denfeld Ave	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0920	570	53	10.7	53.7%	123 (21.6%)	71 (12.5%)	301 (52.8%)	52 (9.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	33.4	503^rd of 859 public elementary schools	41.4%		36.5	492^nd of 855 public elementary schools	42.5%	11	35.2	24.4	27.2	29.1	38.6	33.8	29.5	34.1	13.4	$21,915	$1,347	$20,569
Arcola Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Franwall Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 287-8585	724	59	12.2	40.5%	39 (5.4%)	155 (21.4%)	484 (66.9%)	29 (4.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.2%)	22.1	621^st of 859 public elementary schools	27.7%		20.3	653^rd of 855 public elementary schools	23.6%	32	23.5	20.7	11.8	18.9	18.5	44.7	24.7	29.8	5.9	$20,492	$2,245	$18,247
Forest Knolls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10830 Eastwood Ave	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1640	492	41	12.0	37.8%	155 (31.5%)	89 (18.1%)	192 (39.0%)	26 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.9%)	77.6	186^th of 859 public elementary schools	78.3%		75.5	201^st of 855 public elementary schools	76.5%	15	72.6	40.5	49.4	53.0	70.5	47.3	67.5	61.3	38.0	$21,432	$1,045	$20,387
Kensington Parkwood Elementary	Public	K-5	4710 Saul Rd	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3700	560	38	14.9	12.1%	308 (55.0%)	44 (7.9%)	96 (17.1%)	63 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.8%)	95.1	36^th of 859 public elementary schools	95.8%		94	47^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.5%	11	72.2	64.8	74.1	70.6	70.0	78.0	81.5	76.8	63.0	$16,430	$889	$15,540

Frequently Asked Questions about Flora M. Singer Elementary

Is Flora M. Singer Elementary a good school?

Flora M. Singer Elementary ranks 372^nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Flora M. Singer Elementary?

Students at Flora M. Singer Elementary are 39% Hispanic, 34% White, 14% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

How many students attend Flora M. Singer Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 618 students attended Flora M. Singer Elementary.

What district is Flora M. Singer Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Flora M. Singer Elementary attend?

Students who attend Flora M. Singer Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

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