Summit Hall Elementary

Summary:

Summit Hall Elementary is a public elementary school in Gaithersburg, Maryland, serving 473 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.

While Summit Hall Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (71.04%) compared to nearby schools, it also has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 72.62% to 87.32% over the past few years. This indicates a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Unfortunately, the school consistently underperforms the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency, ranking in the bottom half of Maryland elementary schools over the past 10 years with a 1 or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than nearby schools, these factors do not seem to be driving improved academic outcomes at Summit Hall Elementary. Several of the nearby schools, such as Diamond Elementary and College Gardens Elementary, significantly outperform Summit Hall in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique challenges faced by this school and its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 101 W Deer Park Rd
       Gaithersburg, MD  20877-1850


(301) 284-4150

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
712th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $25,051 Help


Students who attend Summit Hall Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Forest Oak Middle
High:    Gaithersburg High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.0%
African American:
20.1%
Asian:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Summit Hall Elementary ranks worse than 82.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 124th 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 15.94. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71%), African American (20.1%), Asian (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Summit Hall Elementary is 10.1, which is the 8th best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Summit Hall Elementary employs 46.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Summit Hall Elementary is $25,051, which is the 8th highest among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Summit Hall 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 Summit Hall Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Summit Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.78 184th 803 77.1%
2005 71.75 227th 805 71.8%
2006 77.54 166th 804 79.4%
2007 63.53 328th 818 59.9%
2008 58.53 404th 838 51.8%
2009 40.32 582nd 850 31.5%
2010 60.73 387th 855 54.7%
2011 56.42 419th 853 50.9%
2012 76.10 169th 857 80.3%
2013 44.20 517th 847 39.0%
2014 43.61 570th 867 34.3%
2015 27.58 601st 859 30.0%
2016 28.06 583rd 845 31.0%
2017 27.39 592nd 847 30.1%
2018 30.82 559th 857 34.8%
2019 21.43 651st 853 23.7%
2021 16.72 682nd 802 15.0%
2022 22.36 657th 862 23.8%
2023 22.55 622nd 855 27.3%
2024 15.94 712th 859 17.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Summit Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.19 92nd 115 20.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Summit Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.21 293rd 546 46.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Summit Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 15.07 725th 796 8.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Summit Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.31 614th 788 22.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Summit Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.04 137th 504 72.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Summit Hall Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.40 296th 347 14.7%
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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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Enrollment information for Summit Hall Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 284 118 63 39 3 n/a n/a 0 507
1990 272 115 67 60 3 n/a n/a -2 515
1991 239 119 75 85 4 n/a n/a 0 522
1992 234 119 78 102 1 n/a n/a 0 534
1993 228 138 83 119 1 n/a n/a 0 569
1994 234 150 70 172 1 n/a n/a 0 627
1995 178 142 54 171 3 n/a n/a 0 548
1996 178 142 54 171 3 n/a n/a 0 548
1997 160 157 52 185 1 n/a n/a 0 555
1998 132 154 60 213 2 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 122 164 44 243 3 n/a n/a 0 576
2000 114 160 51 246 1 n/a n/a 0 572
2001 104 141 48 244 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2002 76 129 56 257 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2003 76 129 56 257 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2004 64 114 41 269 2 n/a n/a 0 490
2005 56 131 42 273 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 56 143 30 291 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2007 44 128 28 287 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2008 31 127 25 268 2 n/a n/a 0 453
2009 36 113 27 282 3 n/a n/a 0 461
2010 36 119 22 318 2 n/a n/a 0 497
2011 18 131 15 342 3 0 20 0 529
2012 22 134 24 339 4 0 14 0 537
2013 27 157 33 378 2 0 11 0 608
2014 21 133 32 404 2 0 10 0 602
2015 25 134 33 430 5 0 6 0 633
2016 19 136 33 475 3 0 9 0 675
2017 16 124 32 475 1 0 8 0 656
2018 22 138 31 470 1 0 6 0 668
2019 16 135 22 485 1 1 12 0 672
2020 18 126 21 523 1 0 13 0 702
2021 14 125 25 502 0 0 17 0 683
2022 18 127 27 484 1 0 18 0 675
2023 14 95 22 336 0 0 6 0 473

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 Summit Hall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 507 27.4 18.5 n/a
1990 515 27.5 18.7 18.4
1991 522 29.7 17.5 26.2
1992 534 30.7 17.3 27.5
1993 569 34.5 16.5 25.8
1994 627 34.5 18.2 41.5
1995 548 34.1 16.1 41.6
1996 548 34.1 16.1 41.6
1997 555 34.2 16.2 44
1998 561 34.2 16.4 47.8
1999 576 34.2 16.8 62.2
2000 572 36.7 15.6 62.6
2001 538 38.6 13.9 56.5
2002 520 40.1 13.0 61.7
2003 520 40.1 13.0 61.7
2004 490 37.2 13.2 64.5
2005 502 46.0 10.9 65.1
2006 521 47.0 11.1 61.8
2007 487 44.1 11.0 67.8
2008 453 45.0 10.1 70.6
2009 461 37.3 12.4 79.2
2010 497 43.8 11.3 80.9
2011 529 45.3 11.6 78.6
2012 537 44.9 11.9 78.4
2013 608 49.6 12.2 77.6
2014 602 51.1 11.7 78.6
2015 633 51.0 12.4 81.5
2016 675 53.0 12.7 81.2
2017 656 56.1 11.6 78.5
2018 668 55.9 11.9 76.8
2019 672 57.1 11.7 79.5
2020 702 63.2 11.1 79.2
2021 683 64.8 10.5 72.6
2022 675 62.9 10.7 80.7
2023 473 46.8 10.1 87.3

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 Summit Hall Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 507 27.4 18.5 n/a
1990 515 27.5 18.7 18.4
1991 522 29.7 17.5 26.2
1992 534 30.7 17.3 27.5
1993 569 34.5 16.5 25.8
1994 627 34.5 18.2 41.5
1995 548 34.1 16.1 41.6
1996 548 34.1 16.1 41.6
1997 555 34.2 16.2 44
1998 561 34.2 16.4 47.8
1999 576 34.2 16.8 62.2
2000 572 36.7 15.6 62.6
2001 538 38.6 13.9 56.5
2002 520 40.1 13.0 61.7
2003 520 40.1 13.0 61.7
2004 490 37.2 13.2 64.5
2005 502 46.0 10.9 65.1
2006 521 47.0 11.1 61.8
2007 487 44.1 11.0 67.8
2008 453 45.0 10.1 70.6
2009 461 37.3 12.4 79.2
2010 497 43.8 11.3 80.9
2011 529 45.3 11.6 78.6
2012 537 44.9 11.9 78.4
2013 608 49.6 12.2 77.6
2014 602 51.1 11.7 78.6
2015 633 51.0 12.4 81.5
2016 675 53.0 12.7 81.2
2017 656 56.1 11.6 78.5
2018 668 55.9 11.9 76.8
2019 672 57.1 11.7 79.5
2020 702 63.2 11.1 79.2
2021 683 64.8 10.5 72.6
2022 675 62.9 10.7 80.7
2023 473 46.8 10.1 87.3

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 Summit Hall Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,096 (11.4%) $16,262 (88.6%) $18,359
2020 $2,432 (13.2%) $15,960 (86.8%) $18,392
2021 $2,914 (14.6%) $17,009 (85.4%) $19,922
2022 $3,772 (19.2%) $15,858 (80.8%) $19,630
2023 $3,758 (15.0%) $21,293 (85.0%) $25,051

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Summit Hall Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 651st of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 622nd of 855 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students672473
 29.6%
African American13595
 29.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2222
Hispanic485336
 30.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1614
 12.5%
Two or More Races126
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.5%87.3%
 7.9%


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Students who attend Summit Hall Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forest Oak Middle
High : Gaithersburg High

Summit Hall Elementary ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Maryland elementary schools.

Students at Summit Hall Elementary are 71% Hispanic, 20% African American, 5% Asian, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Summit Hall Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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