Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakland Terrace 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 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (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 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakland Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Oakland Terrace Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakland Terrace 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 Oakland Terrace Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#310 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
35%
22%
Black
16%
33%
White
36%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Oakland Terrace Elementary School is ranked #310 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Oakland Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Oakland Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flora M. Singer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Oakland Terrace Elementary School?
530 students attend Oakland Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Oakland Terrace Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Terrace Elementary School?
Oakland Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakland Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Oakland Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakland Terrace Elementary School part of?
Oakland Terrace Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Oakland Terrace Elementary School located?
Oakland Terrace Elementary School is located in the Forest Glen neighborhood of Silver Spring, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Forest Glen.
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