Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Silver Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
East Silver Spring Elementary School's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
East Silver Spring Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Silver Spring Elementary School is 0.64, 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
#379 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
54%
33%
White
18%
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
57%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Silver Spring Elementary School's ranking?
East Silver Spring Elementary School is ranked #379 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are East Silver Spring Elementary School often compared to?
East Silver Spring Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sligo Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend East Silver Spring Elementary School?
513 students attend East Silver Spring Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of East Silver Spring Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Silver Spring Elementary School?
East Silver Spring Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Silver Spring Elementary School offer ?
East Silver Spring Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Silver Spring Elementary School part of?
East Silver Spring Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
4 5/25/2021
ESS a true change, and makes changes every day to all students. My 3 Kids are so blessed for having the chance to study at ESS. Lovely, hard-working and passionate teachers and greatest school ever.
5 8/20/2019
EAST SILVER SPRING GOT BEST PRINCIPAL- ALWAYS WORKING HARD TO ELEVATE QUALITY OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS.
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