Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wyngate Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 715 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wyngate 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
Wyngate Elementary School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
715 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wyngate Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wyngate Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#22 out of 1347 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
7%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
4%
33%
White
57%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wyngate Elementary School's ranking?
Wyngate Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Wyngate Elementary School often compared to?
Wyngate Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashburton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Wyngate Elementary School?
715 students attend Wyngate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Wyngate Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wyngate Elementary School?
Wyngate Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wyngate Elementary School offer ?
Wyngate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wyngate Elementary School part of?
Wyngate Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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