Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fallsmead Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fallsmead 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
Fallsmead Elementary School's student population of 515 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fallsmead 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 Fallsmead Elementary School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
7%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
13%
33%
White
33%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fallsmead Elementary School's ranking?
Fallsmead Elementary School is ranked #61 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Fallsmead Elementary School?
515 students attend Fallsmead Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Fallsmead Elementary School students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fallsmead Elementary School?
Fallsmead Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fallsmead Elementary School offer ?
Fallsmead Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fallsmead Elementary School part of?
Fallsmead Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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