Seven Locks Elementary

Summary:

Seven Locks Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Bethesda, Maryland that serves 386 students from kindergarten through 5th grade. As part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland, Seven Locks consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.

Seven Locks Elementary's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with 79.9% proficient or better in Mathematics and 87.6% proficient or better in English Language Arts across all grades in 2023-2024 - significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The school's diverse student population of 48.7% White, 11.14% African American, 10.1% Hispanic, and 25.91% Asian students also performs well, with Seven Locks ranking 3rd out of 796 Maryland elementary schools for female students and 4th out of 788 for male students. Additionally, only 7.77% of Seven Locks students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, much lower than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools like Potomac Elementary, which had 68.7% proficiency in Mathematics, Seven Locks Elementary outperforms its neighbors across academic metrics. The school's high spending of $15,382 per student likely contributes to its exceptional outcomes, which it has maintained consistently over the years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Seven Locks Elementary's combination of academic excellence, diversity, and equitable support for all students makes it a standout public school in the Bethesda area.

Detail:

Public K-5

9500 Seven Locks Road
Bethesda, MD 20817

(240) 740-0940

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
6^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,438

Students who attend Seven Locks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cabin John Middle
High:	Winston Churchill High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 372

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.2%

Asian:

21.5%

African American:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 5.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seven Locks Elementary ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2^nd among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.22. (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 Racial makeup is: White (53.2%), Asian (21.5%), African American (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 5.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seven Locks Elementary is 14.7. 104 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Seven Locks Elementary employs 25.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seven Locks Elementary is $16,438. 116 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Seven Locks 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 Seven Locks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Seven Locks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	1.64	790^th	803	1.6%
2005	1.06	798^th	805	0.9%
2006	5.26	767^th	804	4.6%
2007	4.92	779^th	818	4.8%
2008	89.29	5^th	838	99.4%
2009	87.83	21^st	850	97.5%
2010	86.42	39^th	855	95.4%
2011	82.14	85^th	853	90.0%
2012	82.03	81^st	857	90.5%
2013	84.83	47^th	847	94.5%
2014	85.64	62^nd	867	92.8%
2015	97.98	5^th	859	99.4%
2016	96.27	15^th	845	98.2%
2017	98.07	9^th	847	98.9%
2018	96.78	20^th	857	97.7%
2019	96.52	23^rd	853	97.3%
2021	99.31	3^rd	802	99.6%
2022	98.62	3^rd	862	99.7%
2023	97.69	14^th	855	98.4%
2024	98.22	6^th	859	99.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Seven Locks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	99.12	3^rd	796	99.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Seven Locks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	98.55	4^th	788	99.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Seven Locks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	78.27	24^th	128	81.3%

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Rank History for White students at Seven Locks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	95.59	6^th	528	98.9%

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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 Seven Locks Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	218	9	51	9	0	n/a	n/a	287
1990	193	6	40	9	0	n/a	n/a	248
1991	179	5	29	7	0	n/a	n/a	220
1992	199	4	30	11	0	n/a	n/a	244
1993	180	5	28	11	0	n/a	n/a	224
1994	184	6	34	7	0	n/a	n/a	231
1995	179	7	36	10	2	n/a	n/a	234
1996	179	7	36	10	2	n/a	n/a	234
1997	165	9	43	19	1	n/a	n/a	237
1998	149	11	40	17	1	n/a	n/a	218
1999	192	7	40	9	1	n/a	n/a	249
2000	218	5	37	9	1	n/a	n/a	270
2001	226	8	34	10	1	n/a	n/a	279
2002	202	6	30	18	1	n/a	n/a	257
2003	202	6	30	18	1	n/a	n/a	257
2004	193	5	36	17	2	n/a	n/a	253
2005	193	7	38	16	2	n/a	n/a	256
2006	186	9	41	13	2	n/a	n/a	251
2007	192	9	34	14	2	n/a	n/a	251
2008	188	14	34	21	2	n/a	n/a	259
2009	190	19	50	20	0	n/a	n/a	279
2010	166	19	51	16	0	n/a	n/a	252
2011	199	25	49	19	0	1	7	300
2012	198	26	53	30	0	1	13	321
2013	206	32	60	34	0	2	24	358
2014	222	29	67	40	0	2	40	400
2015	215	34	72	41	1	2	33	398
2016	218	31	75	40	0	1	33	398
2017	227	40	81	44	1	1	28	422
2018	211	36	87	47	0	0	24	405
2019	208	35	104	53	0	0	29	429
2020	209	38	111	45	0	0	22	425
2021	186	37	107	37	0	0	23	390
2022	183	41	106	40	1	0	19	390
2023	188	43	100	39	1	0	15	386
2024	198	35	80	35	2	0	22	372

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 Seven Locks Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	287	15.5	18.5	n/a
1990	248	13.5	18.3	0
1991	220	12.3	17.8	0
1992	244	12.3	19.8	0.8
1993	224	11.3	19.8	0.9
1994	231	11.3	20.4	2.2
1995	234	11.2	20.9	1.3
1996	234	11.2	20.9	1.3
1997	237	12.5	19.0	2.5
1998	218	10.1	21.6	1.8
1999	249	10.1	24.7	1.2
2000	270	14.2	19.0	2.2
2001	279	13.2	21.1	1.4
2002	257	16.0	16.1	0.8
2003	257	16.0	16.1	0.8
2004	253	16.0	15.8	0.8
2005	256	16.0	16.0	0.4
2006	251	16.0	15.7	2
2007	251	17.1	14.7	2.4
2008	259	17.1	15.1	1.9
2009	279	16.6	16.8	1.8
2010	252	15.7	16.0	2.8
2011	300	18.5	16.2	3.7
2012	321	18.7	17.1	7.2
2013	358	20.2	17.7	6.7
2014	400	22.7	17.6	5
2015	398	24.0	16.5	5.5
2016	398	22.0	18.0	5.3
2017	422	25.8	16.3	3.6
2018	405	24.1	16.8	4.7
2019	429	24.6	17.4	4.4
2020	425	23.7	17.9	4.9
2021	390	24.4	15.9	4.6
2022	390	23.6	16.5	5.1
2023	386	25.3	15.2	7.8
2024	372	25.2	14.7	5.9

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 Seven Locks Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	287	15.5	18.5	n/a
1990	248	13.5	18.3	0
1991	220	12.3	17.8	0
1992	244	12.3	19.8	0.8
1993	224	11.3	19.8	0.9
1994	231	11.3	20.4	2.2
1995	234	11.2	20.9	1.3
1996	234	11.2	20.9	1.3
1997	237	12.5	19.0	2.5
1998	218	10.1	21.6	1.8
1999	249	10.1	24.7	1.2
2000	270	14.2	19.0	2.2
2001	279	13.2	21.1	1.4
2002	257	16.0	16.1	0.8
2003	257	16.0	16.1	0.8
2004	253	16.0	15.8	0.8
2005	256	16.0	16.0	0.4
2006	251	16.0	15.7	2
2007	251	17.1	14.7	2.4
2008	259	17.1	15.1	1.9
2009	279	16.6	16.8	1.8
2010	252	15.7	16.0	2.8
2011	300	18.5	16.2	3.7
2012	321	18.7	17.1	7.2
2013	358	20.2	17.7	6.7
2014	400	22.7	17.6	5
2015	398	24.0	16.5	5.5
2016	398	22.0	18.0	5.3
2017	422	25.8	16.3	3.6
2018	405	24.1	16.8	4.7
2019	429	24.6	17.4	4.4
2020	425	23.7	17.9	4.9
2021	390	24.4	15.9	4.6
2022	390	23.6	16.5	5.1
2023	386	25.3	15.2	7.8
2024	372	25.2	14.7	5.9

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 Seven Locks Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$324 (2.5%)	$12,719 (97.5%)	$13,043
2020	$160 (1.2%)	$12,869 (98.8%)	$13,028
2021	$495 (3.2%)	$14,887 (96.8%)	$15,382
2022	$979 (6.7%)	$13,553 (93.3%)	$14,532
2023	$693 (4.2%)	$15,745 (95.8%)	$16,438

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seven Locks Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 23^rd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 14^th of 855 Elementary schools	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	429	386	10%
African American	35	43	22.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	104	100	3.8%
Hispanic	53	39	26.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	208	188	9.6%
Two or More Races	29	15	48.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.4%	7.8%	3.3%

Schools Near Seven Locks 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
Seven Locks Elementary	Public	K-5	9500 Seven Locks Road	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0940	372	25	14.7	5.9%	198 (53.2%)	35 (9.4%)	35 (9.4%)	80 (21.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.9%)	98.2	6^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.3%		97.7	14^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.4%	8	86.2	77.8	75.8	79.9	81.5	95.1	86.4	87.6	59.1	$16,438	$693	$15,745
Bells Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8225 Bells Mill Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0480	591	36	16.5	17.4%	243 (41.1%)	83 (14.0%)	63 (10.7%)	152 (25.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.3%)	95.7	31^st of 859 public elementary schools	96.4%		97.6	15^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.2%	16	81.8	63.4	67.6	70.5	87.5	75.2	81.9	81.3	54.3	$15,513	$1,028	$14,485
Wyngate Elementary	Public	K-5	9300 Wadsworth Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1080	679	39	17.5	4.7%	383 (56.4%)	37 (5.4%)	88 (13.0%)	90 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (11.9%)	97.5	13^th of 859 public elementary schools	98.5%		95.9	30^th of 855 public elementary schools	96.5%	17	86.1	77.8	69.6	77.2	87.9	82.5	82.8	84.2	54.8	$13,996	$1,045	$12,951
Burning Tree Elementary	Public	K-5	7900 Beech Tree Rd	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1750	484	32	15.2	6.6%	253 (52.3%)	37 (7.6%)	53 (11.0%)	104 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.6%)	90	80^th of 859 public elementary schools	90.7%		91.1	72^nd of 855 public elementary schools	91.6%	8	81.3	61.9	62.2	68.1	81.6	67.1	58.1	68.5	46.1	$21,014	$1,186	$19,829
Ashburton Elementary	Public	K-5	6314 Lone Oak Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1300	821	49	16.6	18.3%	292 (35.6%)	148 (18.0%)	145 (17.7%)	159 (19.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (9.1%)	83.3	140^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.7%		80	162^nd of 855 public elementary schools	81.1%	22	66.4	52.5	57.9	58.4	61.6	68.8	60.4	63.7	36.1	$15,390	$998	$14,392
Carderock Springs Elementary	Public	K-5	7401 Persimmon Tree Lane	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0540	333	25	13.5	5.7%	187 (56.2%)	20 (6.0%)	39 (11.7%)	47 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	38 (11.4%)	97.4	14^th of 859 public elementary schools	98.4%		98.5	4^th of 855 public elementary schools	99.5%	10	80.0	82.7	68.6	77.3	83.3	92.3	88.0	87.7	51.0	$19,145	$792	$18,353
Bradley Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	8701 Hartsdale Ave	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 204-5210	466	28	16.7	1.7%	307 (65.9%)	14 (3.0%)	34 (7.3%)	65 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.9%)	98.1	8^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.1%		98.7	3^rd of 855 public elementary schools	99.6%	5	78.5	87.8	74.3	80.1	82.4	95.8	84.9	87.2	63.5	$15,781	$838	$14,943
Farmland Elementary	Public	K-5	7000 Old Gate Road	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0660	813	51	16.0	16.5%	321 (39.5%)	81 (10.0%)	111 (13.7%)	253 (31.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	43 (5.3%)	86.2	110^th of 859 public elementary schools	87.2%		90.9	73^rd of 855 public elementary schools	91.5%	37	62.4	55.4	61.9	59.8	61.7	70.5	66.4	66.2	40.7	$16,224	$1,188	$15,036
Woodlin Elementary	Public	K-5	5701 Grosvenor Ln	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7350	597	42	14.1	37.4%	202 (33.8%)	159 (26.6%)	138 (23.1%)	49 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.2%)	72.3	223^rd of 859 public elementary schools	74.0%		66.8	262^nd of 855 public elementary schools	69.4%	39	65.7	35.5	40.5	49.8	63.9	55.2	52.1	57.9	32.0	$17,597	$1,033	$16,564
Beverly Farms Elementary	Public	K-5	8501 Post Oak Road	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0200	561	34	16.7	7.8%	255 (45.5%)	39 (7.0%)	42 (7.5%)	177 (31.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (8.2%)	96	28^th of 859 public elementary schools	96.7%		94.3	44^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.9%	16	81.6	63.4	63.9	68.7	83.3	86.9	80.3	83.3	52.1	$16,234	$723	$15,511

Frequently Asked Questions about Seven Locks Elementary

How many students attend Seven Locks Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 372 students attended Seven Locks Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Seven Locks Elementary?

Students at Seven Locks Elementary are 53% White, 22% Asian, 9% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What district is Seven Locks Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

Is Seven Locks Elementary a good school?

Yes! Seven Locks Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 6^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Seven Locks Elementary attend?

Students who attend Seven Locks Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cabin John Middle
High : Winston Churchill High

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