Sligo Creek Elementary School

500 Schuyler Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 667 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sligo Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 667 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sligo Creek Elementary School's student population of 667 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
667 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sligo Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sligo Creek Elementary School is 0.68, 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)
#183 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sligo Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sligo Creek 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.
63%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sligo Creek 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.
50-54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sligo Creek 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
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sligo Creek 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
5%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sligo Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sligo Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
47%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sligo Creek 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
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sligo Creek 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 Sligo Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Sligo Creek 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
17%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sligo Creek 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%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sligo Creek 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 Sligo Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Sligo Creek Elementary School is ranked #183 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sligo Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Sligo Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Silver Spring Elementary School, Woodlin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sligo Creek Elementary School?
667 students attend Sligo Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sligo Creek Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sligo Creek Elementary School?
Sligo Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sligo Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sligo Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sligo Creek Elementary School part of?
Sligo Creek Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

School Reviews

5   9/3/2020
I THINK THIS IS A GREAT SCHOOL!
- Posted by Parent - KIKKI
5   9/12/2012
I believe that the special education program is excellent for my autistic grandson. He has had some outstanding teachers. My granddaughter is also receiving a good program from her teachers. The athletic program is comprehensive and very enthusiastic. I recommend Sligo Creek Elementary School. We have not had either child in the French immersion classes.
- Posted by Parent - kes.r

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 667 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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