Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Westbrook Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westbrook 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
School Overview
Westbrook Elementary School's student population of 496 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Westbrook Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westbrook Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 1347 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
6%
33%
White
58%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
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 Westbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Westbrook Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Westbrook Elementary School often compared to?
Westbrook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Westbrook Elementary School?
496 students attend Westbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Westbrook Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westbrook Elementary School?
Westbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westbrook Elementary School offer ?
Westbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westbrook Elementary School part of?
Westbrook Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
4 4/21/2020
It is nice being a student here.
5 6/27/2011
Wonderful small school with lots of parent involvement. A very long history of being a top school, and with good reason.
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