Great Seneca Creek Elementary

Summary:

Great Seneca Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Germantown, Maryland, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While Great Seneca Creek Elementary has a relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, its overall academic performance in MCAP tests is below the district and state averages, particularly in 5th-grade mathematics. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing better than Asian students. Nearby schools like Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Elementary generally outperform Great Seneca Creek Elementary in both mathematics and English language arts.

The inconsistent performance across student subgroups and the school's inability to translate its high spending and resources into improved student outcomes suggest that addressing the challenges at Great Seneca Creek Elementary will require a comprehensive approach that considers both academic and non-academic factors affecting student success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 13010 Dairymaid Dr
       Germantown, MD  20874


(240) 740-4380

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,174 Help


Students who attend Great Seneca Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kingsview Middle
High:    Northwest High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  520

Racial breakdown:

African American:
34.0%
Hispanic:
31.0%
White:
15.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Great Seneca Creek Elementary ranks better than 52.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 85th 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 46.48. (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 Great Seneca Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34%), Hispanic (31%), White (15.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Seneca Creek Elementary is 12.9, which is the 62nd best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Great Seneca Creek Elementary employs 40.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Seneca Creek Elementary is $20,174, which is the 68th highest among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Great Seneca Creek 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 Great Seneca Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Great Seneca Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 60.78 371st 838 55.7%
2009 51.54 476th 850 44.0%
2010 59.82 401st 855 53.1%
2011 60.55 376th 853 55.9%
2012 67.12 297th 857 65.3%
2013 42.59 533rd 847 37.1%
2014 47.78 535th 867 38.3%
2015 43.30 447th 859 48.0%
2016 37.26 507th 845 40.0%
2017 44.21 436th 847 48.5%
2018 43.45 445th 857 48.1%
2019 45.82 423rd 853 50.4%
2021 43.38 337th 802 58.0%
2022 50.78 393rd 862 54.4%
2023 45.99 396th 855 53.7%
2024 46.48 407th 859 52.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Great Seneca Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.87 37th 115 67.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Great Seneca Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.69 258th 546 52.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Great Seneca Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.71 553rd 796 30.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Great Seneca Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.61 213th 788 73.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Great Seneca Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 27.04 101st 128 21.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Great Seneca Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.76 286th 504 43.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Great Seneca Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.50 89th 347 74.4%
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Rank History for White students at Great Seneca Creek Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.39 206th 528 61.0%
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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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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, September 22, 2017

Open Quote I am not sure why this school has a lower rating. My 2 kids go here, and we have been very happy! The teachers are fabulous, the principle is younger, approachable and very hands-on and the PTA is excellent. The only school in the area to have several extracurricular activities Talent Show, International Night, Book fairs and etc. etc. Smaller class sizes for KG-2nd grade. Like max of 16 students! Nothing to complain about. We were skeptical at first, but continued to stay here just for the school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Great Seneca Creek Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 186 124 124 66 1 n/a n/a 0 501
2008 246 168 160 106 2 n/a n/a 0 682
2009 260 186 162 114 1 n/a n/a 0 723
2010 257 196 152 138 2 n/a n/a 0 745
2011 230 173 147 171 0 0 48 0 769
2012 208 194 137 174 0 0 51 0 764
2013 213 199 113 179 5 0 57 0 766
2014 200 209 100 187 0 0 48 0 744
2015 182 230 98 185 1 0 46 0 742
2016 182 207 87 184 2 0 38 0 700
2017 160 197 74 171 3 0 39 0 644
2018 135 208 77 166 5 0 37 0 628
2019 130 213 73 146 6 0 38 0 606
2020 120 207 70 151 6 0 40 0 594
2021 103 194 64 145 4 0 28 0 538
2022 92 170 69 155 3 0 32 0 521
2023 80 177 69 161 2 1 30 0 520

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 Great Seneca Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 501 30.6 16.4 21.6
2008 682 40.0 17.1 23
2009 723 42.7 16.9 23.5
2010 745 44.6 16.7 26.8
2011 769 46.1 16.6 29.6
2012 764 44.9 17.0 33.1
2013 766 44.9 17.0 33.2
2014 744 44.6 16.6 35.6
2015 742 45.0 16.4 37.6
2016 700 45.0 15.5 38
2017 644 43.7 14.7 37.7
2018 628 44.0 14.2 39.8
2019 606 43.7 13.8 40.9
2020 594 44.4 13.3 37.7
2021 538 44.7 12.0 42
2022 521 41.9 12.4 43.4
2023 520 40.1 12.9 53.3

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 Great Seneca Creek Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 501 30.6 16.4 21.6
2008 682 40.0 17.1 23
2009 723 42.7 16.9 23.5
2010 745 44.6 16.7 26.8
2011 769 46.1 16.6 29.6
2012 764 44.9 17.0 33.1
2013 766 44.9 17.0 33.2
2014 744 44.6 16.6 35.6
2015 742 45.0 16.4 37.6
2016 700 45.0 15.5 38
2017 644 43.7 14.7 37.7
2018 628 44.0 14.2 39.8
2019 606 43.7 13.8 40.9
2020 594 44.4 13.3 37.7
2021 538 44.7 12.0 42
2022 521 41.9 12.4 43.4
2023 520 40.1 12.9 53.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Great Seneca Creek Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $439 (2.8%) $15,487 (97.2%) $15,926
2020 $221 (1.3%) $16,387 (98.7%) $16,608
2021 $529 (2.8%) $18,038 (97.2%) $18,567
2022 $1,243 (6.9%) $16,890 (93.1%) $18,133
2023 $1,233 (6.1%) $18,941 (93.9%) $20,174

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Great Seneca Creek Elementary

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 423rd of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 396th of 855 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students606520
 14.2%
African American213177
 16.9%
American Indian62
 66.7%
Asian7369
 5.5%
Hispanic146161
 10.3%
Pacific Islander01
White13080
 38.5%
Two or More Races3830
 21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.9%53.3%
 12.3%


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Students who attend Great Seneca Creek Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kingsview Middle
High : Northwest High

Great Seneca Creek Elementary ranks 407th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Great Seneca Creek Elementary are 34% African American, 31% Hispanic, 15% White, 13% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 520 students attended Great Seneca Creek 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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