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Fox Chapel Elementary School vs. Clearspring Elementary School

Should you attend Fox Chapel Elementary School or Clearspring Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Fox Chapel Elementary School
19315 Archdale Rd
Germantown, MD 20876
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Clearspring Elementary School
9930 Moyer Rd
Damascus, MD 20872
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Fox Chapel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fox Chapel 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 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher 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 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Clearspring Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
598 students
539 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fox Chapel 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 Clearspring Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fox Chapel Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Clearspring Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fox Chapel 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 Clearspring Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fox Chapel 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 Clearspring 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

#290 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#176 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fox Chapel Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Clearspring Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
47%
(Top 20% in MD)
56%
(Top 20% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fox Chapel 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clearspring 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.
58%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fox Chapel 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clearspring 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.
50-54%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fox Chapel 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Clearspring 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fox Chapel Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Clearspring Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
38
Kindergarten Students
80
58
Grade 1 Students
74
72
Grade 2 Students
87
71
Grade 3 Students
66
61
Grade 4 Students
142
123
Grade 5 Students
130
116

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fox Chapel 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 Clearspring 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
47%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fox Chapel 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 Clearspring 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
25%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fox Chapel 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 Clearspring 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
9%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fox Chapel 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 Clearspring 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fox Chapel 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 Clearspring 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.
0.69
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fox Chapel 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 Clearspring 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
47%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fox Chapel 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 Clearspring 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
11%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fox Chapel 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 Clearspring 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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