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East Silver Spring Elementary School vs. Takoma Park Elementary School

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School Overview

School
East Silver Spring Elementary School
631 Silver Spring Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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8/
10
Top 30%
Takoma Park Elementary School
7511 Holly Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Top Rankings

East Silver Spring Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Silver Spring Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Takoma Park Elementary School serves 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-2
Total Students
525 students
598 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Silver Spring Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Takoma Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Silver Spring Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Takoma Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Silver Spring Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Takoma Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Silver Spring Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Takoma Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#350 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Silver Spring Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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48%
(Top 20% in MD)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Silver Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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50-54%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Silver Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Silver Spring Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East Silver Spring Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Takoma Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
86
38
Kindergarten Students
83
222
Grade 1 Students
62
160
Grade 2 Students
78
178
Grade 3 Students
70
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Grade 4 Students
72
-
Grade 5 Students
74
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at East Silver Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Takoma Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Silver Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Takoma Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
49%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Silver Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Takoma Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
19%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Silver Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Takoma Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Silver Spring Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Takoma Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Silver Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Takoma Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Silver Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Takoma Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Silver Spring Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Takoma Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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