Great Seneca Creek Elementary

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

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:
407^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,174

Students who attend Great Seneca Creek Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Kingsview Middle
High:	Northwest High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 520

Racial breakdown:

African American:

34.0%

Hispanic:

31.0%

White:

15.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Great Seneca Creek Elementary ranks better than 52.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 85^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 46.48. (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 Student population at Great Seneca Creek Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34%), Hispanic (31%), White (15.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Great Seneca Creek Elementary is 12.9, which is the 62^nd best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Great Seneca Creek Elementary employs 40.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Great Seneca Creek Elementary is $20,174, which is the 68^th 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 7^th 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
2008	60.78	371^st	838	55.7%
2009	51.54	476^th	850	44.0%
2010	59.82	401^st	855	53.1%
2011	60.55	376^th	853	55.9%
2012	67.12	297^th	857	65.3%
2013	42.59	533^rd	847	37.1%
2014	47.78	535^th	867	38.3%
2015	43.30	447^th	859	48.0%
2016	37.26	507^th	845	40.0%
2017	44.21	436^th	847	48.5%
2018	43.45	445^th	857	48.1%
2019	45.82	423^rd	853	50.4%
2021	43.38	337^th	802	58.0%
2022	50.78	393^rd	862	54.4%
2023	45.99	396^th	855	53.7%
2024	46.48	407^th	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	37^th	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	258^th	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	553^rd	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	213^th	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	101^st	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	286^th	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	89^th	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	206^th	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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, September 22, 2017

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	Total
2007	186	124	124	66	1	n/a	n/a	501
2008	246	168	160	106	2	n/a	n/a	682
2009	260	186	162	114	1	n/a	n/a	723
2010	257	196	152	138	2	n/a	n/a	745
2011	230	173	147	171	0	0	48	769
2012	208	194	137	174	0	0	51	764
2013	213	199	113	179	5	0	57	766
2014	200	209	100	187	0	0	48	744
2015	182	230	98	185	1	0	46	742
2016	182	207	87	184	2	0	38	700
2017	160	197	74	171	3	0	39	644
2018	135	208	77	166	5	0	37	628
2019	130	213	73	146	6	0	38	606
2020	120	207	70	151	6	0	40	594
2021	103	194	64	145	4	0	28	538
2022	92	170	69	155	3	0	32	521
2023	80	177	69	161	2	1	30	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	606	520	14.2%
African American	213	177	16.9%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	73	69	5.5%
Hispanic	146	161	10.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	130	80	38.5%
Two or More Races	38	30	21.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.9%	53.3%	12.3%

Schools Near Great Seneca Creek 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fox Chapel Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	19315 Archdale Rd	Germantown	20876	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-0680	593	41	14.6	63.4%	53 (8.9%)	149 (25.1%)	277 (46.7%)	90 (15.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.5%)	74.4	202^nd of 859 public elementary schools	76.5%		75	207^th of 855 public elementary schools	75.8%	5	50.0	44.3	45.9	46.0	53.5	55.2	62.8	57.7	41.2	$18,030	$1,076	$16,955
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Great Seneca Creek Elementary

How many students attend Great Seneca Creek Elementary?

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

Is Great Seneca Creek Elementary a good school?

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

What schools do graduates of Great Seneca Creek Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Kingsview Middle
High : Northwest High

What district is Great Seneca Creek Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Great Seneca Creek Elementary?

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

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