Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Diamond Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diamond Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Diamond Elementary School's student population of 676 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Diamond Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diamond Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#48 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
46%
7%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
11%
33%
White
24%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diamond Elementary School's ranking?
Diamond Elementary School is ranked #48 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Diamond Elementary School often compared to?
Diamond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rachel Carson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Diamond Elementary School?
676 students attend Diamond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Diamond Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diamond Elementary School?
Diamond Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diamond Elementary School offer ?
Diamond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Diamond Elementary School part of?
Diamond Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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