Strawberry Knoll Elementary School

18820 Strawberry Knoll Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Strawberry Knoll Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Strawberry Knoll Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Strawberry Knoll Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
470 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Strawberry Knoll Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Strawberry Knoll Elementary School is 0.65, 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)
#665 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
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26%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Strawberry Knoll 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.
40%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Strawberry Knoll 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.
10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Strawberry Knoll 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
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
53%
23%
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Black
22%
33%
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White
11%
32%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Strawberry Knoll Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Strawberry Knoll 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
54%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Strawberry Knoll 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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strawberry Knoll Elementary School's ranking?
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School is ranked #665 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Strawberry Knoll Elementary School?
470 students attend Strawberry Knoll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Strawberry Knoll Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strawberry Knoll Elementary School?
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Strawberry Knoll Elementary School offer ?
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Strawberry Knoll Elementary School part of?
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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