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Judith A. Resnik Elementary School vs. Candlewood Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Judith A. Resnik Elementary School
7301 Hadley Farms Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Candlewood Elementary School
7210 Osprey Drive
Derwood, MD 20855
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Candlewood 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 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Judith A. Resnik Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Candlewood 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
542 students
368 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Judith A. Resnik Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Candlewood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood 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

#743 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
#189 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in MD)
55-59%
(Top 20% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood 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.
34%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood 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 Judith A. Resnik Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Candlewood Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
39
-
Kindergarten Students
65
68
Grade 1 Students
84
70
Grade 2 Students
88
58
Grade 3 Students
95
63
Grade 4 Students
87
56
Grade 5 Students
84
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood 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
41%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood 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
30%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood 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
14%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood 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
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood 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.
0.72
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood 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
51%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood 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
10%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Judith A. Resnik 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 Candlewood 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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