Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 66% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rachel Carson 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
Rachel Carson Elementary School's student population of 698 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rachel Carson 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
#69 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
21%
22%
Black
7%
33%
White
46%
33%
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
25%
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 Rachel Carson Elementary School's ranking?
Rachel Carson Elementary School is ranked #69 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Rachel Carson Elementary School often compared to?
Rachel Carson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Rachel Carson Elementary School?
698 students attend Rachel Carson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Rachel Carson Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rachel Carson Elementary School?
Rachel Carson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rachel Carson Elementary School offer ?
Rachel Carson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rachel Carson Elementary School part of?
Rachel Carson Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Rachel Carson Elementary School located?
Rachel Carson Elementary School is located in the Kentlands neighborhood of Gaithersburg, MD.
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