S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School

12500 Wisteria Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#852 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of S. Christa Mcauliffe 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.
31%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of S. Christa Mcauliffe 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.
15-19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of S. Christa Mcauliffe 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
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
40%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in S. Christa Mcauliffe 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 S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of S. Christa Mcauliffe 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
52%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in S. Christa Mcauliffe 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
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in S. Christa Mcauliffe 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 S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked #852 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School often compared to?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Seneca Creek Elementary School, Diamond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
493 students attend S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offer ?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School part of?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

School Reviews

4   3/24/2020
This school is the best, you should let your child go to this school. This school is the best because when I was visiting my child the staff members were so nice to my child when I wasn't even there, she had lots of friends to talk to her.
- Posted by Parent - Jessieca

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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