S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

Q: Is S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary a good school?

S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary ranks 584 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary is a public elementary school located in Germantown, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 517. 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.

While S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (35.98%) and Hispanic (39.65%) students compared to the state average, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state in academic proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 23.2% of students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 33.4% for the district and 24.1% for the state. Similarly, in English language arts, 30.3% of students were proficient or better, compared to 55.3% for the district and 48.4% for the state. The school's performance in science is also significantly lower, with only 6.9% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 31.1% for the district and 23.9% for the state.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Waters Landing Elementary, Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary, and Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary, generally outperform S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary in academic proficiency, with higher percentages of students meeting or exceeding state standards in mathematics, English language arts, and science. The school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio suggest that resources are being allocated to support student learning, but the academic outcomes do not yet reflect the investment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12500 Wisteria Dr
Germantown, MD 20874-5338

(240) 740-4920

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
584^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,489

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 517

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

39.7%

African American:

36.0%

White:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary ranks worse than 68% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 113^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 25.13. (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 (39.7%), African American (36%), White (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 12.3, which is the 56^th best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary employs 41.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary is $20,489, which is the 61^st highest among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

S. Christa McAuliffe 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 S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2018	32.48	541^st	857	36.9%
2019	42.49	447^th	853	47.6%
2021	24.41	555^th	802	30.8%
2022	32.26	549^th	862	36.3%
2023	22.78	620^th	855	27.5%
2024	25.13	584^th	859	32.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.93	434^th	546	20.5%

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Rank History for Female students at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.54	489^th	796	38.6%

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Rank History for Male students at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.86	683^rd	788	13.3%

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Rank History for African American students at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	41.69	259^th	504	48.6%

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Rank History for White students at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.03	289^th	528	45.3%

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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

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Enrollment information for S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	105	242	53	190	2	0	48	640
2017	110	226	48	164	3	0	45	596
2018	88	222	53	177	3	1	38	582
2019	94	204	41	186	2	1	39	567
2020	79	209	38	186	3	2	37	554
2021	70	207	45	204	3	1	35	565
2022	58	187	37	200	1	1	33	517
2023	48	186	39	205	1	0	38	517

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	640	44.0	14.5	49.1
2017	596	43.6	13.6	49.5
2018	582	44.5	13.0	48.1
2019	567	38.7	14.6	49.9
2020	554	39.1	14.1	50.5
2021	565	44.4	12.7	56.8
2022	517	42.1	12.2	59.2
2023	517	41.7	12.3	70

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 S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	640	44.0	14.5	49.1
2017	596	43.6	13.6	49.5
2018	582	44.5	13.0	48.1
2019	567	38.7	14.6	49.9
2020	554	39.1	14.1	50.5
2021	565	44.4	12.7	56.8
2022	517	42.1	12.2	59.2
2023	517	41.7	12.3	70

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 S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$506 (3.3%)	$14,785 (96.7%)	$15,292
2020	$315 (2.0%)	$15,764 (98.0%)	$16,079
2021	$686 (3.9%)	$17,082 (96.1%)	$17,768
2022	$1,306 (7.4%)	$16,434 (92.6%)	$17,740
2023	$1,306 (6.4%)	$19,183 (93.6%)	$20,489

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 447^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 620^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	567	517	8.8%
African American	204	186	8.8%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	41	39	4.9%
Hispanic	186	205	10.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	94	48	48.9%
Two or More Races	39	38	2.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.9%	70%	20.1%

Schools Near S. Christa McAuliffe 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
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
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
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
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
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
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	753	54	14.0	68.0%	95 (12.6%)	291 (38.6%)	281 (37.3%)	56 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (3.7%)	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
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
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
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
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	515	45	11.3	77.1%	32 (6.2%)	146 (28.3%)	290 (56.3%)	28 (5.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.9%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary

What district is S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

How many students attend S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary.

Is S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary a good school?

S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary ranks 584^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary?

Students at S. Christa McAuliffe Elementary are 40% Hispanic, 36% African American, 9% White, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races.

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