Westbrook Elementary

Summary:

Westbrook Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Bethesda, Maryland that serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. The school has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state, ranking within the top 25 schools in Maryland and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Westbrook Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming their peers in the district and state on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 82.5% of Westbrook students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55.3% in the district and 48.4% statewide. Similarly, 74.2% of Westbrook students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 33.4% in the district and 24.1% statewide. The school also ranks highly for specific student subgroups, such as ranking 7th out of 796 Maryland elementary schools for female students and 2nd out of 788 for male students.

However, Westbrook Elementary's student population is significantly less diverse than some of the nearby schools, such as Rock Creek Forest Elementary and North Chevy Chase Elementary. This raises questions about equity and access, and whether the school's admissions or enrollment policies may be contributing to this disparity. Additionally, Westbrook Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending of around $18,000, which is higher than the spending at some of the nearby schools, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may be factors contributing to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

5110 Allan Ter
Bethesda, MD 20816-1612

(240) 740-1040

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
18^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,029

Students who attend Westbrook Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Westland Middle
High:	Bethesda-Chevy Chase High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 513

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.1%

Hispanic:

16.4%

Asian:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 11.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Westbrook Elementary ranks better than 97.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 8^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 97.16. (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 (59.1%), Hispanic (16.4%), Asian (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 11.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westbrook Elementary is 15.6. 114 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Westbrook Elementary employs 32.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westbrook Elementary is $17,029. 108 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Westbrook 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 Westbrook Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Westbrook Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	0.30	801^st	803	0.2%
2005	0.57	802^nd	805	0.4%
2006	3.74	779^th	804	3.1%
2007	3.63	790^th	818	3.4%
2008	81.51	114^th	838	86.4%
2009	83.45	76^th	850	91.1%
2010	88.86	10^th	855	98.8%
2011	85.15	48^th	853	94.4%
2012	81.28	92^nd	857	89.3%
2013	82.45	96^th	847	88.7%
2014	83.74	95^th	867	89.0%
2015	89.64	92^nd	859	89.3%
2016	89.06	95^th	845	88.8%
2017	92.46	60^th	847	92.9%
2018	94.48	43^rd	857	95.0%
2019	97.87	11^th	853	98.7%
2021	99.37	2^nd	802	99.8%
2022	98.22	8^th	862	99.1%
2023	96.70	22^nd	855	97.4%
2024	97.16	18^th	859	97.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Westbrook Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	98.74	7^th	796	99.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Westbrook Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	99.37	2^nd	788	99.7%

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Rank History for White students at Westbrook Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.76	2^nd	528	99.6%

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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 Westbrook Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	195	24	10	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
1990	202	22	18	12	2	n/a	n/a	1	257
1991	221	21	15	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	272
1992	268	29	20	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
1993	245	8	21	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
1994	240	8	22	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	286
1995	288	9	13	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	323
1996	288	9	13	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	323
1997	282	11	13	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
1998	269	14	12	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1999	279	14	11	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2000	279	11	13	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	317
2001	261	13	12	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	304
2002	255	12	16	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	300
2003	255	12	16	16	1	n/a	n/a	0	300
2004	241	9	14	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	287
2005	249	8	19	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	296
2006	255	12	19	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2007	260	11	23	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	318
2008	275	13	24	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	336
2009	310	14	29	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
2010	316	12	29	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
2011	329	7	13	28	0	0	26	0	403
2012	336	6	13	29	0	0	27	0	411
2013	354	6	12	33	0	0	30	0	435
2014	338	7	14	36	0	0	35	0	430
2015	348	11	15	46	1	0	35	0	456
2016	331	13	17	42	3	0	31	0	437
2017	305	9	18	40	3	0	32	0	407
2018	282	11	19	36	3	0	29	0	380
2019	252	6	18	43	3	0	26	0	348
2020	238	7	18	51	3	0	24	0	341
2021	234	9	18	48	2	0	20	0	331
2022	198	8	14	46	1	0	18	0	285
2023	290	31	47	92	1	1	34	0	496
2024	303	36	56	84	1	1	32	0	513

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 Westbrook Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	242	15.7	15.4	n/a
1990	257	15.5	16.5	2.7
1991	272	16.2	16.7	2.9
1992	332	19.0	17.4	3.3
1993	287	15.3	18.8	3.8
1994	286	15.5	18.5	4.2
1995	323	16.6	19.5	1.5
1996	323	16.6	19.5	1.5
1997	318	17.7	18.0	0.9
1998	306	15.5	19.7	2.6
1999	315	15.5	20.3	2.5
2000	317	18.6	17.0	2.5
2001	304	18.1	16.8	2
2002	300	19.9	15.1	2.3
2003	300	19.9	15.1	2.3
2004	287	19.5	14.7	1.4
2005	296	19.0	15.6	1.4
2006	308	19.0	16.2	2.3
2007	318	24.6	12.9	2.5
2008	336	23.7	14.2	2.4
2009	379	25.6	14.8	2.4
2010	385	24.8	15.5	2.1
2011	403	26.3	15.3	2.5
2012	411	25.7	15.9	2.2
2013	435	26.1	16.6	1.6
2014	430	25.7	16.7	1.4
2015	456	29.0	15.7	2.9
2016	437	29.0	15.0	2.3
2017	407	27.8	14.6	1.7
2018	380	27.1	14.0	2.4
2019	348	23.6	14.7	1.4
2020	341	22.7	15.0	1.5
2021	331	23.3	14.2	1.2
2022	285	24.0	11.8	3.2
2023	496	32.5	15.2	14.3
2024	513	32.7	15.6	11.5

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 Westbrook Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	242	15.7	15.4	n/a
1990	257	15.5	16.5	2.7
1991	272	16.2	16.7	2.9
1992	332	19.0	17.4	3.3
1993	287	15.3	18.8	3.8
1994	286	15.5	18.5	4.2
1995	323	16.6	19.5	1.5
1996	323	16.6	19.5	1.5
1997	318	17.7	18.0	0.9
1998	306	15.5	19.7	2.6
1999	315	15.5	20.3	2.5
2000	317	18.6	17.0	2.5
2001	304	18.1	16.8	2
2002	300	19.9	15.1	2.3
2003	300	19.9	15.1	2.3
2004	287	19.5	14.7	1.4
2005	296	19.0	15.6	1.4
2006	308	19.0	16.2	2.3
2007	318	24.6	12.9	2.5
2008	336	23.7	14.2	2.4
2009	379	25.6	14.8	2.4
2010	385	24.8	15.5	2.1
2011	403	26.3	15.3	2.5
2012	411	25.7	15.9	2.2
2013	435	26.1	16.6	1.6
2014	430	25.7	16.7	1.4
2015	456	29.0	15.7	2.9
2016	437	29.0	15.0	2.3
2017	407	27.8	14.6	1.7
2018	380	27.1	14.0	2.4
2019	348	23.6	14.7	1.4
2020	341	22.7	15.0	1.5
2021	331	23.3	14.2	1.2
2022	285	24.0	11.8	3.2
2023	496	32.5	15.2	14.3
2024	513	32.7	15.6	11.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westbrook Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$392 (2.3%)	$16,560 (97.7%)	$16,952
2020	$189 (1.1%)	$17,070 (98.9%)	$17,259
2021	$529 (2.8%)	$18,114 (97.2%)	$18,643
2022	$1,286 (6.2%)	$19,480 (93.8%)	$20,766
2023	$1,088 (6.4%)	$15,941 (93.6%)	$17,029

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westbrook Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 11^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 22^nd of 855 Elementary schools	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	348	496	42.5%
African American	6	31	416.7%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	18	47	161.1%
Hispanic	43	92	114%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	252	290	15.1%
Two or More Races	26	34	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	1.4%	14.3%	12.9%

Schools Near Westbrook 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
Westbrook Elementary	Public	K-5	5110 Allan Ter	Bethesda	20816	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1040	513	33	15.6	11.5%	303 (59.1%)	36 (7.0%)	84 (16.4%)	56 (10.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.2%)	97.2	18^th of 859 public elementary schools	97.9%		96.7	22^nd of 855 public elementary schools	97.4%	4	76.4	76.4	70.1	74.2	82.0	86.4	79.4	82.5	61.1	$17,029	$1,088	$15,941
Somerset Elementary	Public	K-5	5811 Warwick Pl	Chevy Chase	20815	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1100	303	21	14.2	16.8%	160 (52.8%)	35 (11.6%)	51 (16.8%)	36 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	19 (6.3%)	88.7	91^st of 859 public elementary schools	89.4%		93.1	56^th of 855 public elementary schools	93.5%	35	82.6	54.0	46.8	60.3	75.6	75.0	63.0	71.5	47.8	$20,312	$975	$19,337
Wood Acres Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5800 Cromwell Drive	Bethesda	20816	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1120	612	36	16.8	7.2%	390 (63.7%)	30 (4.9%)	79 (12.9%)	70 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (6.9%)	94.6	42^nd of 859 public elementary schools	95.1%		94.7	38^th of 855 public elementary schools	95.6%	4	89.1	64.2	68.2	73.5	83.8	75.7	71.7	76.9	48.6	$15,867	$1,103	$14,764
Chevy Chase Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	4015 Rosemary St	Chevy Chase	20815	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 657-4994	427	23	18.8	28.6%	197 (46.1%)	106 (24.8%)	56 (13.1%)	39 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.6%)	96.2	25^th of 859 public elementary schools	97.1%		95.5	33^rd of 855 public elementary schools	96.1%	8	66.3	73.0	71.0	70.6	73.0	83.6	83.4	80.9	64.7	$15,836	$831	$15,006
Bethesda Elementary	Public	K-5	7600 Arlington Rd	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 204-5300	584	40	14.5	22.3%	229 (39.2%)	83 (14.2%)	88 (15.1%)	140 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.5%)	93.3	53^rd of 859 public elementary schools	93.8%		94.1	46^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.6%	7	72.9	64.5	59.8	65.9	77.5	81.4	71.1	77.0	46.5	$16,690	$958	$15,731
Bannockburn Elementary	Public	K-5	6520 Dalroy Ln	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1270	424	25	17.0	4.2%	258 (60.8%)	27 (6.4%)	40 (9.4%)	69 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.1%)	98.3	4^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.5%		98	10^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.8%	6	80.0	83.5	78.7	81.1	87.3	92.6	83.1	88.4	59.0	$15,584	$919	$14,665
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Westbrook Elementary

How many students attend Westbrook Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 513 students attended Westbrook Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Westbrook Elementary?

Students at Westbrook Elementary are 59% White, 16% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Westbrook Elementary attend?

Students who attend Westbrook Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westland Middle
High : Bethesda-Chevy Chase High

What district is Westbrook Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

Is Westbrook Elementary a good school?

Yes! Westbrook Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 18^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools.

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