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Clearspring Elementary

Summary:

Clearspring Elementary is a public magnet elementary school located in Damascus, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 574. 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 from SchoolDigger.

Clearspring Elementary consistently ranks among the top 20% of Maryland elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 74 and 325 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on MCAP tests is significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grades and subjects, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. Clearspring's diverse student population, with 29.97% White, 20.03% African American, 26.83% Hispanic, and 14.98% Asian students, is a strength, and the school performs exceptionally well for Asian and African American students, ranking 1st and 55th out of all Maryland elementary schools, respectively. While Clearspring has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 33.99% to 40.24%, this is lower than some nearby schools like Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary (63.35%) and Damascus Elementary (41.8%).

Clearspring Elementary's consistent high performance, strong support for diverse student populations, and favorable comparison to nearby schools make it a standout institution in the Montgomery County Public Schools district. Schools like Wilson Wims Elementary, Snowden Farm Elementary, and Cedar Grove Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance in the broader region, but Clearspring's exceptional results across various metrics set it apart as a top-performing elementary school in the area.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 9930 Moyer Rd
       Damascus, MD  20872-2393

(240) 740-2580

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,751 Help


Students who attend Clearspring Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    John T. Baker Middle School
High:    Damascus High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  574

Racial breakdown:

White:
30.0%
Hispanic:
26.8%
African American:
20.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Clearspring Elementary ranks better than 90.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 30th 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 89.51. (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 Student population at Clearspring Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (30%), Hispanic (26.8%), African American (20%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clearspring Elementary is 12.8, which is the 60th best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clearspring Elementary is $19,751. 77 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Clearspring 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 Clearspring Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Clearspring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.24 739th 803 8.0%
2005 19.62 679th 805 15.7%
2006 15.62 696th 804 13.4%
2007 13.24 725th 818 11.4%
2008 60.36 379th 838 54.8%
2009 63.25 351st 850 58.7%
2010 59.01 409th 855 52.2%
2011 70.98 234th 853 72.6%
2012 63.45 353rd 857 58.8%
2013 67.83 270th 847 68.1%
2014 66.26 325th 867 62.5%
2015 81.98 155th 859 82.0%
2016 75.00 217th 845 74.3%
2017 88.69 100th 847 88.2%
2018 90.51 74th 857 91.4%
2019 86.93 111th 853 87.0%
2021 83.40 105th 802 86.9%
2022 87.76 107th 862 87.6%
2023 81.54 151st 855 82.3%
2024 89.51 82nd 859 90.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Clearspring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 48.54 39th 115 66.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Clearspring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.97 94th 136 30.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Clearspring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.54 68th 796 91.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Clearspring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.28 84th 788 89.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Clearspring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.10 1st 128 99.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Clearspring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.15 55th 504 89.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clearspring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.07 50th 347 85.6%
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Rank History for White students at Clearspring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.16 107th 528 79.7%
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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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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Clearspring Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 467 43 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1990 529 49 13 3 1 n/a n/a -3 592
1991 543 58 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1992 542 54 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1993 522 50 14 9 1 n/a n/a 0 596
1994 544 52 13 9 1 n/a n/a 0 619
1995 478 48 10 15 4 n/a n/a 0 555
1996 478 48 10 15 4 n/a n/a 0 555
1997 476 50 7 16 10 n/a n/a 0 559
1998 477 54 7 22 8 n/a n/a 0 568
1999 442 56 6 26 7 n/a n/a 0 537
2000 425 51 8 29 6 n/a n/a 0 519
2001 395 50 9 29 5 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 372 65 38 40 4 n/a n/a 0 519
2003 372 65 38 40 4 n/a n/a 0 519
2004 369 76 56 38 2 n/a n/a 0 541
2005 388 96 57 43 3 n/a n/a 0 587
2006 405 109 57 56 3 n/a n/a 0 630
2007 378 112 65 73 2 n/a n/a 0 630
2008 366 118 60 80 2 n/a n/a 0 626
2009 343 116 72 93 2 n/a n/a 0 626
2010 341 94 82 96 3 n/a n/a 0 616
2011 318 78 89 111 0 0 48 0 644
2012 310 66 88 111 1 0 46 0 622
2013 298 74 89 119 1 0 43 0 624
2014 278 77 84 120 0 0 44 0 603
2015 271 84 91 129 0 0 51 0 626
2016 251 95 92 128 0 0 58 0 624
2017 254 117 97 129 0 0 66 0 663
2018 237 142 88 134 1 1 60 0 663
2019 234 119 77 137 1 0 50 0 618
2020 208 121 71 145 2 2 39 0 588
2021 193 118 82 132 2 2 33 0 562
2022 194 107 82 137 2 1 35 0 558
2023 172 115 86 154 2 1 44 0 574

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 Clearspring Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 525 29.0 18.1 n/a
1990 592 30.5 19.4 9.1
1991 616 32.0 19.2 10.1
1992 614 32.5 18.8 10.4
1993 596 33.5 17.8 10.7
1994 619 34.5 17.9 9.2
1995 555 31.1 17.8 15
1996 555 31.1 17.8 15
1997 559 29.3 19.1 20
1998 568 29.2 19.5 19.4
1999 537 29.2 18.4 25
2000 519 32.0 16.2 24.5
2001 488 32.0 15.3 22.3
2002 519 31.4 16.5 20.6
2003 519 31.4 16.5 20.6
2004 541 32.9 16.4 20.7
2005 587 38.0 15.4 22
2006 630 42.0 15.0 18.4
2007 630 40.4 15.6 20
2008 626 39.4 15.9 19.3
2009 626 38.0 16.5 18.7
2010 616 37.3 16.5 19.6
2011 644 37.7 17.0 22.2
2012 622 38.3 16.2 22.8
2013 624 38.0 16.4 20
2014 603 39.1 15.4 24
2015 626 38.0 16.4 24.4
2016 624 39.0 16.0 29.8
2017 663 40.6 16.3 29.9
2018 663 40.7 16.2 30.8
2019 618 42.1 14.6 32
2020 588 40.9 14.3 31.3
2021 562 39.8 14.1 34
2022 558 38.5 14.4 36.2
2023 574 44.7 12.8 40.2

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 Clearspring Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 525 29.0 18.1 n/a
1990 592 30.5 19.4 9.1
1991 616 32.0 19.2 10.1
1992 614 32.5 18.8 10.4
1993 596 33.5 17.8 10.7
1994 619 34.5 17.9 9.2
1995 555 31.1 17.8 15
1996 555 31.1 17.8 15
1997 559 29.3 19.1 20
1998 568 29.2 19.5 19.4
1999 537 29.2 18.4 25
2000 519 32.0 16.2 24.5
2001 488 32.0 15.3 22.3
2002 519 31.4 16.5 20.6
2003 519 31.4 16.5 20.6
2004 541 32.9 16.4 20.7
2005 587 38.0 15.4 22
2006 630 42.0 15.0 18.4
2007 630 40.4 15.6 20
2008 626 39.4 15.9 19.3
2009 626 38.0 16.5 18.7
2010 616 37.3 16.5 19.6
2011 644 37.7 17.0 22.2
2012 622 38.3 16.2 22.8
2013 624 38.0 16.4 20
2014 603 39.1 15.4 24
2015 626 38.0 16.4 24.4
2016 624 39.0 16.0 29.8
2017 663 40.6 16.3 29.9
2018 663 40.7 16.2 30.8
2019 618 42.1 14.6 32
2020 588 40.9 14.3 31.3
2021 562 39.8 14.1 34
2022 558 38.5 14.4 36.2
2023 574 44.7 12.8 40.2

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 Clearspring Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $463 (2.9%) $15,658 (97.1%) $16,121
2020 $443 (2.7%) $15,977 (97.3%) $16,420
2021 $901 (5.1%) $16,679 (94.9%) $17,580
2022 $1,674 (9.8%) $15,331 (90.2%) $17,004
2023 $1,276 (6.5%) $18,475 (93.5%) $19,751

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Clearspring Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 111th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 151st of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students618574
 7.1%
African American119115
 3.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian7786
 11.7%
Hispanic137154
 12.4%
Pacific Islander01
White234172
 26.5%
Two or More Races5044
 12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32%40.2%
 8.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Clearspring Elementary

Students at Clearspring Elementary are 30% White, 27% Hispanic, 20% African American, 15% Asian, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Clearspring Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : John T. Baker Middle School
High : Damascus High

Yes. Clearspring Elementary ranks in the top 9.5% of Maryland elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 574 students attended Clearspring Elementary.


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