Is Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary a good school?

Yes. Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary ranks in the top 7.5% of Maryland elementary schools.

How many students attend Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 567 students attended Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary?

Students at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary are 39% Asian, 25% African American, 15% White, 13% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary attend?

Students who attend Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Kingsview Middle High : Northwest High

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

Summary:

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Germantown, Maryland, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district.

Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science assessments across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 64.2% in Mathematics and 71.2% in ELA, compared to 33.4% and 55.3% for Montgomery County Public Schools, and 24.1% and 48.4% for the state of Maryland. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade Mathematics and 4th grade ELA, significantly exceeding the district and state averages. Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary also ranks highly for its diverse student population, including its Asian, African American, and English Language Learner students.

While Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary outperforms nearby schools like Diamond Elementary and Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary, these schools also demonstrate strong academic performance. The differences in student demographics and socioeconomic factors among the nearby schools may contribute to the variations in their academic outcomes, highlighting the importance of considering these contextual factors when evaluating school performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

13902 Bromfield Rd
Germantown, MD 20874

(301) 601-4350

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
64^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,196

Students who attend Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Kingsview Middle
High:	Northwest High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 567

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

38.8%

African American:

24.5%

White:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 27^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 91.59. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (38.8%), African American (24.5%), White (15%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary is 14.5. 91 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary is $20,196, which is the 67^th highest among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Spark M. Matsunaga 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 all students at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	12.14	720^th	803	10.3%
2005	19.74	678^th	805	15.8%
2006	24.81	643^rd	804	20.0%
2007	10.34	743^rd	818	9.2%
2008	77.50	173^rd	838	79.4%
2009	75.42	202^nd	850	76.2%
2010	72.86	235^th	855	72.5%
2011	77.97	143^rd	853	83.2%
2012	77.40	155^th	857	81.9%
2013	78.26	146^th	847	82.8%
2014	80.14	144^th	867	83.4%
2015	90.58	82^nd	859	90.5%
2016	91.26	70^th	845	91.7%
2017	94.24	39^th	847	95.4%
2018	94.48	44^th	857	94.9%
2019	93.41	51^st	853	94.0%
2021	97.07	23^rd	802	97.1%
2022	91.84	64^th	862	92.6%
2023	90.30	78^th	855	90.9%
2024	91.59	64^th	859	92.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	64.28	24^th	115	79.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.27	159^th	546	70.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	95.48	26^th	796	96.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.01	26^th	788	96.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	87.66	10^th	128	92.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	89.54	20^th	504	96.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	78.43	38^th	347	89.0%

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Rank History for White students at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	86.32	44^th	528	91.7%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.8)

67%

17%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Dedicated teachers and staff for students with learning disabilities. The team of educators, counselors, and therapists meet regularly with parents and ensure that the students' development is primary. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 20, 2014

Wonderful school, great learning environment, excellent principal and teachers. Both my kids LOVE it! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, June 18, 2011

Great teachers and staff, spotless and well taken-care of, an absolutely amazing music program and the best principal in the country! My children have been very happy here. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	377	127	245	55	3	n/a	n/a	807
2003	377	127	245	55	3	n/a	n/a	807
2004	416	169	337	60	4	n/a	n/a	986
2005	442	158	363	75	5	n/a	n/a	1043
2006	460	181	423	84	4	n/a	n/a	1152
2007	340	147	353	82	2	n/a	n/a	924
2008	313	133	354	75	2	n/a	n/a	877
2009	343	162	364	77	2	n/a	n/a	948
2010	358	159	407	90	1	n/a	n/a	1015
2011	326	143	389	112	1	0	54	1025
2012	328	150	386	110	1	0	61	1036
2013	306	156	378	111	1	0	57	1009
2014	264	152	373	117	0	0	52	958
2015	242	168	341	128	1	0	45	925
2016	216	166	312	116	1	0	49	860
2017	179	166	292	116	1	0	40	794
2018	154	168	307	108	0	0	34	771
2019	137	139	293	113	4	0	42	728
2020	138	138	275	114	3	0	42	710
2021	108	140	271	104	3	0	37	663
2022	87	138	242	84	1	0	32	584
2023	85	139	220	75	1	0	47	567

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 Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	807	30.0	26.9	10.2
2003	807	30.0	26.9	10.2
2004	986	50.6	19.5	11.9
2005	1043	58.0	18.0	9.4
2006	1152	58.0	19.9	11.2
2007	924	52.9	17.5	10.8
2008	877	52.7	16.6	12.8
2009	948	55.0	17.2	11
2010	1015	57.6	17.6	12.4
2011	1025	56.0	18.3	14.1
2012	1036	55.1	18.8	13.7
2013	1009	54.6	18.4	15.7
2014	958	52.6	18.2	15.7
2015	925	50.0	18.5	18.5
2016	860	46.0	18.6	17.9
2017	794	45.0	17.6	21.8
2018	771	41.7	18.4	20.5
2019	728	42.7	17.0	19.5
2020	710	44.6	15.9	20.1
2021	663	44.8	14.7	23.8
2022	584	40.3	14.4	24
2023	567	39.0	14.5	28.7

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 Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	807	30.0	26.9	10.2
2003	807	30.0	26.9	10.2
2004	986	50.6	19.5	11.9
2005	1043	58.0	18.0	9.4
2006	1152	58.0	19.9	11.2
2007	924	52.9	17.5	10.8
2008	877	52.7	16.6	12.8
2009	948	55.0	17.2	11
2010	1015	57.6	17.6	12.4
2011	1025	56.0	18.3	14.1
2012	1036	55.1	18.8	13.7
2013	1009	54.6	18.4	15.7
2014	958	52.6	18.2	15.7
2015	925	50.0	18.5	18.5
2016	860	46.0	18.6	17.9
2017	794	45.0	17.6	21.8
2018	771	41.7	18.4	20.5
2019	728	42.7	17.0	19.5
2020	710	44.6	15.9	20.1
2021	663	44.8	14.7	23.8
2022	584	40.3	14.4	24
2023	567	39.0	14.5	28.7

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 Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$354 (2.5%)	$13,808 (97.5%)	$14,162
2020	$335 (2.2%)	$14,888 (97.8%)	$15,223
2021	$535 (3.2%)	$16,419 (96.8%)	$16,954
2022	$1,072 (6.1%)	$16,591 (93.9%)	$17,663
2023	$1,370 (6.8%)	$18,826 (93.2%)	$20,196

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 51^st of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 78^th of 855 Elementary schools	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	728	567	22.1%
African American	139	139
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	293	220	24.9%
Hispanic	113	75	33.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	137	85	38%
Two or More Races	42	47	11.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.5%	28.7%	9.2%

Schools Near Spark M. Matsunaga 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
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary	Public	K-5	13902 Bromfield Rd	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 601-4350	567	39	14.5	28.7%	85 (15.0%)	139 (24.5%)	75 (13.2%)	220 (38.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.3%)	91.6	64^th of 859 public elementary schools	92.5%		90.3	78^th of 855 public elementary schools	90.9%	14	69.4	62.0	62.0	64.2	64.3	75.3	73.2	71.2	51.0	$20,196	$1,370	$18,826
Great Seneca Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	13010 Dairymaid Dr	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4380	520	40	12.9	53.3%	80 (15.4%)	177 (34.0%)	161 (31.0%)	69 (13.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.8%)	46.5	407^th of 859 public elementary schools	52.6%		46	396^th of 855 public elementary schools	53.7%	11	38.4	39.1	27.1	34.6	44.0	53.5	36.0	44.4	16.0	$20,174	$1,233	$18,941
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13881 Hopkins Rd	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6830	729	44	16.6	38.1%	133 (18.2%)	207 (28.4%)	128 (17.6%)	206 (28.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	52 (7.1%)	81.7	149^th of 859 public elementary schools	82.7%		78	180^th of 855 public elementary schools	78.9%	31	61.7	57.8	52.5	57.3	62.8	62.4	57.6	61.0	37.6	$16,134	$756	$15,379
Germantown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19110 Liberty Mill Rd	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6490	294	30	9.7	53.7%	47 (16.0%)	100 (34.0%)	79 (26.9%)	50 (17.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	67	261^st of 859 public elementary schools	69.6%		62.5	289^th of 855 public elementary schools	66.2%	28	34.4	46.9	47.1	43.9	31.3	52.1	67.3	52.7	36.0	$27,766	$1,299	$26,467
Clopper Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18501 Cinnamon Dr	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-2180	459	40	11.4	70.6%	28 (6.1%)	163 (35.5%)	206 (44.9%)	41 (8.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	32.8	510^th of 859 public elementary schools	40.6%		26.4	577^th of 855 public elementary schools	32.5%	67	28.9	19.7	15.0	21.2	40.5	43.3	40.8	41.4	13.8	$22,443	$2,527	$19,915
S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12500 Wisteria Dr	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4920	517	42	12.3	70.0%	48 (9.3%)	186 (36.0%)	205 (39.7%)	39 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.4%)	25.1	584^th of 859 public elementary schools	32.0%		22.8	620^th of 855 public elementary schools	27.5%	36	39.4	17.1	14.9	23.2	37.7	31.9	22.9	30.3	6.9	$20,489	$1,306	$19,183
Lake Seneca Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13600 Wanegarden Dr	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-0280	459	41	11.2	71.0%	36 (7.8%)	159 (34.6%)	218 (47.5%)	24 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.6%)	29.4	543^rd of 859 public elementary schools	36.8%		24.6	599^th of 855 public elementary schools	29.9%	56	31.7	7.3	26.3	22.1	38.6	25.0	32.1	32.1	18.2	$23,253	$2,262	$20,992
Thurgood Marshall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12260 McDonald Chapel Dr	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5990	591	42	14.1	48.6%	174 (29.4%)	127 (21.5%)	189 (32.0%)	76 (12.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.9%)	53.4	348^th of 859 public elementary schools	59.5%		64.7	273^rd of 855 public elementary schools	68.1%	75	38.6	32.0	43.5	37.6	36.1	46.1	53.7	45.3	26.7	$18,841	$901	$17,939
Waters Landing Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13100 Waters Landing Dr	Germantown	20874	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1020	753	54	14.0	68.0%	95 (12.6%)	291 (38.6%)	281 (37.3%)	56 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.7%)	29.4	542^nd of 859 public elementary schools	36.9%		37.6	482^nd of 855 public elementary schools	43.6%	60	21.9	20.7	20.2	21.0	31.5	42.7	34.9	36.2	16.2	$17,921	$999	$16,922
Diamond Elementary	Public	K-5	4 Marquis Dr	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-2120	676	48	14.0	15.2%	159 (23.5%)	76 (11.2%)	85 (12.6%)	314 (46.4%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	34 (5.0%)	95.5	33^rd of 859 public elementary schools	96.2%		93.4	53^rd of 855 public elementary schools	93.8%	20	82.6	68.8	62.7	71.8	86.1	80.2	78.0	81.5	47.3	$18,468	$972	$17,496

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