Serving 567 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spark M. Matsunaga 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
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School's student population of 567 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spark M. Matsunaga 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 Spark M. Matsunaga 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
39%
7%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
25%
33%
White
15%
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
25%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School's ranking?
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School is ranked #117 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School often compared to?
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School?
567 students attend Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School?
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School offer ?
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School part of?
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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