William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

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William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary ranks 192 nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary is a public elementary school in Germantown, Maryland, serving 632 students in grades PK-5. This high-performing 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.

William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools, with students performing significantly better than the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 58.3% of all students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 33.4% for the district and 24.1% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade Mathematics, where 77.5% of students were proficient or better, compared to 50.4% for the district and 40% for the state. The school also excels in ELA, with 65.3% of all students proficient or better, compared to 55.3% for the district and 48.4% for the state.

The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 18.2% White, 29.75% African American, 18.83% Hispanic, 28.8% Asian, and 4.42% other races, is a strength. William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary outperforms most of the nearby schools, such as Germantown Elementary and Captain James E. Daly Elementary, in both Mathematics and ELA assessments, with the exception of Snowden Farm Elementary, which has even stronger academic performance. The school's consistent high performance, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its focus on equity and inclusive practices make it a standout institution in the Montgomery County Public Schools district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12615 Royal Crown Drive
Germantown, MD 20876

(240) 740-0740

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,017

Students who attend William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:

Neelsville Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 601

Racial breakdown:

African American:

30.1%

Asian:

26.1%

Hispanic:

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary ranks better than 77.6% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 57^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 76.68. (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 William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (30.1%), Asian (26.1%), Hispanic (21.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary is 14.9. 107 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary employs 40.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary is $19,017. 87 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

William B. Gibbs Junior 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 William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2010	67.84	303^rd	855	64.6%
2011	64.24	328^th	853	61.5%
2012	72.07	230^th	857	73.2%
2013	66.12	290^th	847	65.8%
2014	64.60	348^th	867	59.9%
2015	71.08	240^th	859	72.1%
2016	71.49	239^th	845	71.7%
2017	72.41	235^th	847	72.3%
2018	80.22	169^th	857	80.3%
2019	79.10	173^rd	853	79.7%
2021	75.15	148^th	802	81.5%
2022	72.85	238^th	862	72.4%
2023	76.39	195^th	855	77.2%
2024	76.68	192^nd	859	77.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.19	11^th	115	90.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	52.26	178^th	546	67.4%

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Rank History for Female students at William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.71	100^th	796	87.4%

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Rank History for Male students at William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.98	212^th	788	73.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.23	70^th	128	45.3%

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Rank History for African American students at William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	67.97	77^th	504	84.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.62	43^rd	347	87.6%

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Rank History for White students at William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.67	177^th	528	66.5%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, September 22, 2018

l love this school and the teachers are great, my child is always happy to go to school. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

great school with great education!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, September 26, 2012

wonderful school with Great teachers! Close Quote

Enrollment information for William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	170	120	179	80	2	n/a	n/a	551
2011	183	149	227	131	0	2	38	730
2012	185	147	235	125	1	1	46	740
2013	181	149	248	123	2	1	49	753
2014	180	161	238	119	2	0	45	745
2015	177	196	227	129	0	0	52	781
2016	153	191	218	128	0	0	58	748
2017	140	195	209	133	3	0	52	732
2018	136	192	197	128	2	0	50	705
2019	132	186	169	124	3	0	38	652
2020	109	184	157	129	2	0	40	621
2021	96	155	151	113	0	0	36	551
2022	82	168	140	101	1	0	24	516
2023	115	188	182	119	2	1	25	632
2024	99	181	157	127	0	0	37	601

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 William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	551	35.9	15.3	20.7
2011	730	43.7	16.7	24.2
2012	740	45.5	16.2	24.2
2013	753	45.6	16.5	25.8
2014	745	44.7	16.6	27.7
2015	781	46.0	16.9	31
2016	748	44.0	17.0	35
2017	732	45.1	16.1	32.9
2018	705	43.0	16.3	32.9
2019	652	41.1	15.8	33.4
2020	621	40.9	15.1	32.2
2021	551	39.7	13.8	29.9
2022	516	39.1	13.1	31.6
2023	632	41.0	15.4	35.8
2024	601	40.2	14.9	37.4

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 William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	551	35.9	15.3	20.7
2011	730	43.7	16.7	24.2
2012	740	45.5	16.2	24.2
2013	753	45.6	16.5	25.8
2014	745	44.7	16.6	27.7
2015	781	46.0	16.9	31
2016	748	44.0	17.0	35
2017	732	45.1	16.1	32.9
2018	705	43.0	16.3	32.9
2019	652	41.1	15.8	33.4
2020	621	40.9	15.1	32.2
2021	551	39.7	13.8	29.9
2022	516	39.1	13.1	31.6
2023	632	41.0	15.4	35.8
2024	601	40.2	14.9	37.4

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 William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$489 (2.9%)	$16,303 (97.1%)	$16,792
2020	$239 (1.4%)	$16,512 (98.6%)	$16,750
2021	$584 (3.1%)	$18,457 (96.9%)	$19,041
2022	$1,257 (6.4%)	$18,507 (93.6%)	$19,764
2023	$1,119 (5.9%)	$17,898 (94.1%)	$19,017

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 173^rd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 195^th of 855 Elementary schools	2.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	652	632	3.1%
African American	186	188	1.1%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	169	182	7.7%
Hispanic	124	119	4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	132	115	12.9%
Two or More Races	38	25	34.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.4%	35.8%	2.3%

Schools Near William B. Gibbs Junior 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
William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12615 Royal Crown Drive	Germantown	20876	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0740	601	40	14.9	37.4%	99 (16.5%)	181 (30.1%)	127 (21.1%)	157 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.2%)	76.7	192^nd of 859 public elementary schools	77.6%		76.4	195^th of 855 public elementary schools	77.2%	3	77.5	53.9	45.1	58.3	82.9	69.7	46.7	65.3	24.2	$19,017	$1,119	$17,898
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	21301 Seneca Crossing Dr	Germantown	20876	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5980	455	41	11.0	52.5%	51 (11.2%)	140 (30.8%)	182 (40.0%)	54 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.9%)	32	516^th of 859 public elementary schools	39.9%		37	489^th of 855 public elementary schools	42.8%	27	29.0	27.1	16.4	23.9	41.8	42.9	34.3	39.4	9.5	$23,232	$2,080	$21,152
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	717	60	11.9	60.5%	79 (11.0%)	276 (38.5%)	278 (38.8%)	54 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (4.0%)	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
Snowden Farm Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	22500 Sweetspire Drive	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5800	614	38	16.3	16.1%	99 (16.1%)	118 (19.2%)	69 (11.2%)	294 (47.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	86.5	106^th of 859 public elementary schools	87.7%		90	81^st of 855 public elementary schools	90.5%	25	68.7	57.1	48.5	59.1	79.8	71.2	60.8	71.5	36.1	$15,957	$778	$15,179
Captain James E. Daly Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	20301 Brandermill Dr	Germantown	20876	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-0600	502	43	11.7	58.0%	25 (5.0%)	161 (32.1%)	272 (54.2%)	25 (5.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	25	585^th of 859 public elementary schools	31.9%		25.2	590^th of 855 public elementary schools	31.0%	5	13.5	15.7	11.5	13.6	27.1	36.4	38.1	34.3	19.3	$22,114	$3,349	$18,764
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	478	41	11.7	65.9%	28 (5.9%)	180 (37.7%)	217 (45.4%)	23 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.9%)	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
Cabin Branch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	22215 Dunlin Street	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(240) 740-7670	498	35	14.3	28.3%	49 (9.8%)	163 (32.7%)	64 (12.9%)	194 (39.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.4%)								(n/a)	69.8	59.4		65.2	62.8	70.1		66.0
Wilson Wims Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12520 Blue Sky Drive	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 406-1670	521	39	13.4	16.9%	98 (18.8%)	131 (25.1%)	67 (12.9%)	188 (36.1%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	31 (6.0%)	92.4	57^th of 859 public elementary schools	93.4%		87.9	100^th of 855 public elementary schools	88.3%	43	73.2	60.9	55.2	62.2	75.6	83.8	78.4	78.9	44.0	$19,251	$1,171	$18,080
Clarksburg Elementary	Public	K-5	13530 Redgrave Pl	Clarksburg	20871	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3530	448	35	12.9	30.8%	54 (12.1%)	140 (31.3%)	76 (17.0%)	146 (32.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.9%)	78	182^nd of 859 public elementary schools	78.8%		80.8	156^th of 855 public elementary schools	81.8%	26	71.9	46.0	53.8	55.9	78.2	50.0	58.0	60.4	32.9	$16,180	$848	$15,332
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	598	46	13.0	58.4%	51 (8.5%)	147 (24.6%)	281 (47.0%)	98 (16.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.0%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary

Is William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary a good school?

William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary ranks 192^nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary attend?

Students who attend William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Neelsville Middle

How many students attend William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 601 students attended William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary?

Students at William B. Gibbs Junior Elementary are 30% African American, 26% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 16% White, 6% Two or more races.

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