Maryvale Elementary School

1010 First St
Rockville, MD 20850
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maryvale 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 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (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 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maryvale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Maryvale Elementary School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Maryvale 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 Maryvale Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#340 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Maryvale Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Maryvale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryvale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Maryvale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
39%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Maryvale Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
24%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Maryvale Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Maryvale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Maryvale Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Maryvale Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryvale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryvale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maryvale Elementary School's ranking?
Maryvale Elementary School is ranked #340 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Maryvale Elementary School?
631 students attend Maryvale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Maryvale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maryvale Elementary School?
Maryvale Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maryvale Elementary School offer ?
Maryvale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maryvale Elementary School part of?
Maryvale Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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