Sargent Shriver Elementary

Summary:

Sargent Shriver Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving 734 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 Sargent Shriver Elementary shares the same school district as nearby schools like Rock View Elementary and Brookhaven Elementary, it stands out due to its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (78.61%) and consistently low academic performance. The school consistently underperforms compared to district and state averages in both mathematics and English language arts proficiency, and it has a low statewide ranking, consistently placing in the bottom third of Maryland elementary schools. Additionally, Sargent Shriver Elementary's student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, perform significantly worse than their peers across the state.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.94% to 85.01% over the past three school years, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges. While Sargent Shriver Elementary faces significant obstacles, the data indicates that there is room for improvement. By addressing the specific needs of the student population, particularly the high percentage of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students, the school could potentially improve its academic performance and ranking over time.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12518 Greenly St
Silver Spring, MD 20906

(240) 740-6330

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
659^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,765

Students who attend Sargent Shriver Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	A. Mario Loiederman Middle
	Argyle Middle
	Parkland Middle
High:	Albert Einstein High
	John F. Kennedy High
	Montgomery Blair High
	Northwood High
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	Wheaton High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 714

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.5%

African American:

9.2%

Asian:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sargent Shriver Elementary ranks worse than 76.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 122^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 19.6. (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: Hispanic (80.5%), African American (9.2%), Asian (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sargent Shriver Elementary is 11.1, which is the 27^th best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Sargent Shriver Elementary employs 63.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sargent Shriver Elementary is $19,765. 76 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sargent Shriver 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 Sargent Shriver Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sargent Shriver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2008	29.58	670^th	838	20.0%
2009	37.66	598^th	850	29.6%
2010	26.69	707^th	855	17.3%
2011	24.10	704^th	853	17.5%
2012	23.64	714^th	857	16.7%
2013	31.47	637^th	847	24.8%
2014	21.12	732^nd	867	15.6%
2015	19.57	698^th	859	18.7%
2016	23.79	627^th	845	25.8%
2017	38.16	487^th	847	42.5%
2018	38.61	483^rd	857	43.6%
2019	40.43	465^th	853	45.5%
2021	14.22	736^th	802	8.2%
2022	34.51	536^th	862	37.8%
2023	21.47	638^th	855	25.4%
2024	19.60	659^th	859	23.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sargent Shriver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.00	107^th	115	7.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sargent Shriver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	38.78	88^th	136	35.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sargent Shriver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	25.44	474^th	546	13.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Sargent Shriver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.85	659^th	796	17.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sargent Shriver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	15.14	715^th	788	9.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Sargent Shriver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	47.64	195^th	504	61.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sargent Shriver Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	24.22	299^th	347	13.8%

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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

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by a parent
Tuesday, April 16, 2019

The staff is awesome! Especially Ms. James in the front office. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sargent Shriver Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	40	61	60	299	1	n/a	n/a	461
2008	55	86	77	400	0	n/a	n/a	618
2009	53	80	82	417	0	n/a	n/a	632
2010	47	77	81	438	0	n/a	n/a	643
2011	35	79	73	495	0	0	6	688
2012	28	90	69	535	1	0	8	731
2013	33	93	68	553	0	0	9	756
2014	27	107	63	560	1	1	11	770
2015	29	96	57	563	0	1	9	755
2016	21	90	58	572	4	2	9	756
2017	21	81	65	614	4	0	13	798
2018	22	71	62	623	3	0	15	796
2019	20	78	48	607	5	0	17	775
2020	16	81	44	587	4	0	12	744
2021	19	79	42	576	4	0	16	736
2022	21	78	42	588	3	0	8	740
2023	25	83	42	577	1	0	6	734
2024	28	66	37	575	1	0	7	714

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 Sargent Shriver Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	461	43.7	10.5	67.5
2008	618	50.8	12.2	70.2
2009	632	52.6	12.0	72.9
2010	643	55.2	11.6	73.9
2011	688	57.3	12.0	76.3
2012	731	58.5	12.4	81.1
2013	756	59.6	12.6	82.1
2014	770	62.4	12.3	82.3
2015	755	60.0	12.5	81.6
2016	756	59.0	12.8	81.9
2017	798	61.2	13.0	79.1
2018	796	61.0	13.0	82.3
2019	775	63.5	12.2	79.9
2020	744	65.1	11.4	83.5
2021	736	65.6	11.2	78.9
2022	740	65.3	11.3	79.5
2023	734	67.1	10.9	85
2024	714	63.9	11.1	60.2

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 Sargent Shriver Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	461	43.7	10.5	67.5
2008	618	50.8	12.2	70.2
2009	632	52.6	12.0	72.9
2010	643	55.2	11.6	73.9
2011	688	57.3	12.0	76.3
2012	731	58.5	12.4	81.1
2013	756	59.6	12.6	82.1
2014	770	62.4	12.3	82.3
2015	755	60.0	12.5	81.6
2016	756	59.0	12.8	81.9
2017	798	61.2	13.0	79.1
2018	796	61.0	13.0	82.3
2019	775	63.5	12.2	79.9
2020	744	65.1	11.4	83.5
2021	736	65.6	11.2	78.9
2022	740	65.3	11.3	79.5
2023	734	67.1	10.9	85
2024	714	63.9	11.1	60.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sargent Shriver Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,744 (10.7%)	$14,539 (89.3%)	$16,284
2020	$1,889 (11.2%)	$15,033 (88.8%)	$16,921
2021	$2,461 (13.9%)	$15,184 (86.1%)	$17,644
2022	$3,275 (18.5%)	$14,449 (81.5%)	$17,724
2023	$2,598 (13.1%)	$17,166 (86.9%)	$19,765

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sargent Shriver Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 465^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 638^th of 855 Elementary schools	20.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	775	734	5.3%
African American	78	83	6.4%
American Indian	5	1	80%
Asian	48	42	12.5%
Hispanic	607	577	4.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	20	25	25%
Two or More Races	17	6	64.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79.9%	85%	5.1%

Schools Near Sargent Shriver 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
Sargent Shriver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12518 Greenly St	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-6330	714	64	11.1	60.2%	28 (3.9%)	66 (9.2%)	575 (80.5%)	37 (5.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	19.6	659^th of 859 public elementary schools	23.3%		21.5	638^th of 855 public elementary schools	25.4%	21	23.4	11.1	13.7	16.8	22.5	32.0	27.0	26.7	12.9	$19,765	$2,598	$17,166
Weller Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 Weller Rd	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 287-8601	700	64	10.8	63.3%	21 (3.0%)	42 (6.0%)	593 (84.7%)	35 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.3%)	21	639^th of 859 public elementary schools	25.6%		21.2	640^th of 855 public elementary schools	25.1%	1	23.6	19.5	21.5	21.5	36.8	16.9	17.0	23.3	8.4	$20,308	$2,890	$17,418
Wheaton Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4510 Faroe Pl	Rockville	20853	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-0220	556	53	10.4	66.9%	23 (4.1%)	136 (24.5%)	367 (66.0%)	20 (3.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	39.2	456^th of 859 public elementary schools	46.9%		39.3	463^rd of 855 public elementary schools	45.8%	7	40.0	29.0	33.3	34.6	31.8	50.0	32.4	37.2	8.9	$23,848	$3,127	$20,721
Viers Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11711 Joseph Mill Rd	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-1000	539	50	10.7	53.8%	62 (11.5%)	55 (10.2%)	370 (68.6%)	34 (6.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.0%)	32.7	511^th of 859 public elementary schools	40.5%		37.2	487^th of 855 public elementary schools	43.0%	24	30.2	23.3	25.4	26.8	31.3	38.6	39.3	35.7	14.3	$25,591	$3,149	$22,442
Harmony Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	13407 Lydia St	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-0780	693	58	11.8	63.9%	14 (2.0%)	64 (9.2%)	597 (86.1%)	13 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	15.2	724^th of 859 public elementary schools	15.7%		15.7	724^th of 855 public elementary schools	15.3%		20.0	14.8	9.8	14.5	26.7	25.0	18.1	22.9	6.6	$20,038	$2,722	$17,316
Highland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Medway St	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-1770	510	42	12.2	57.5%	29 (5.7%)	36 (7.1%)	406 (79.6%)	27 (5.3%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	44.8	419^th of 859 public elementary schools	51.2%		48.9	372^nd of 855 public elementary schools	56.5%	47	40.5	20.7	27.3	29.2	52.8	38.8	56.9	49.1	13.2	$22,688	$3,266	$19,423
Georgian Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Regina Dr	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-0720	552	44	12.4	61.6%	25 (4.5%)	103 (18.7%)	390 (70.7%)	15 (2.7%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.2%)	23.7	600^th of 859 public elementary schools	30.2%		24.4	603^rd of 855 public elementary schools	29.5%	3	27.8	24.6	12.2	20.9	35.6	31.7	15.9	27.0		$20,872	$2,890	$17,983
Rock View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3901 Denfeld Ave	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0920	570	53	10.7	53.7%	123 (21.6%)	71 (12.5%)	301 (52.8%)	52 (9.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.7%)	33.4	503^rd of 859 public elementary schools	41.4%		36.5	492^nd of 855 public elementary schools	42.5%	11	35.2	24.4	27.2	29.1	38.6	33.8	29.5	34.1	13.4	$21,915	$1,347	$20,569
Brookhaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4610 Renn St	Rockville	20853	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-0500	426	39	11.0	58.2%	27 (6.3%)	87 (20.4%)	261 (61.3%)	35 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.3%)	34.4	493^rd of 859 public elementary schools	42.6%		37.2	488^th of 855 public elementary schools	42.9%	5	14.8	26.8	26.2	22.5	28.3	43.6	45.8	39.1	17.5	$26,055	$2,778	$23,276
Strathmore Elementary	Public	3-5	3200 Beaverwood Ln	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-5760	469	37	12.5	52.9%	47 (10.0%)	127 (27.1%)	257 (54.8%)	25 (5.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	45.2	413^th of 859 public elementary schools	51.9%		35.7	503^rd of 855 public elementary schools	41.2%	90	34.4	28.8	28.9	30.7	43.2	39.4	42.5	41.7	27.2	$19,413	$2,510	$16,903

Frequently Asked Questions about Sargent Shriver Elementary

What schools do graduates of Sargent Shriver Elementary attend?

Students who attend Sargent Shriver Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : A. Mario Loiederman Middle
Middle : Argyle Middle
Middle : Parkland Middle
High : Albert Einstein High
High : John F. Kennedy High
High : Montgomery Blair High
High : Northwood High
High : Wheaton High

How many students attend Sargent Shriver Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 714 students attended Sargent Shriver Elementary.

What district is Sargent Shriver Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

Is Sargent Shriver Elementary a good school?

Sargent Shriver Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Maryland elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Sargent Shriver Elementary?

Students at Sargent Shriver Elementary are 81% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% Asian, 4% White.

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