Strathmore Elementary School

3200 Beaverwood Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 487 students in grades 3-5, Strathmore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower 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 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Strathmore Elementary School's student population of 487 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Strathmore 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 Strathmore Elementary School is 0.61, 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)
#736 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Strathmore Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Strathmore 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.
34%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Strathmore 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 Strathmore 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
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Strathmore 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
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Strathmore Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
54%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Strathmore Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Strathmore Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Strathmore 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
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Strathmore 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 Strathmore Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Strathmore 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
64%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Strathmore 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%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Strathmore 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 Strathmore Elementary School's ranking?
Strathmore Elementary School is ranked #736 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Strathmore Elementary School?
487 students attend Strathmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Strathmore Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strathmore Elementary School?
Strathmore Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Strathmore Elementary School offer ?
Strathmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Strathmore Elementary School part of?
Strathmore Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

School Reviews

1   11/25/2016
This school does not have a ratio of 15:1, it is more like 26:1. The teachers are very overworked and there is little parent involvement.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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