Serving 506 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, College Gardens 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 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
College Gardens Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Gardens Elementary School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is College Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
College Gardens Elementary School is ranked #216 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are College Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
College Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend College Gardens Elementary School?
506 students attend College Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of College Gardens Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Gardens Elementary School?
College Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does College Gardens Elementary School offer ?
College Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is College Gardens Elementary School part of?
My child has been at College Gardens since Kindergarten. He is now in the 4th grade. The Principal and the other staff are very nice. My son is learning so much, and I've been really pleased.
- Posted by Parent - J
52/21/2019
Good place
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Bogdan Shtuka
13/10/2018
Not good it starts out good but not great i wish that it could be better for me and my son and the staff just need's to be a bit more nice because their doing a bad job.
- Posted by Parent - 262813
51/17/2018
This school has an amazing community of staff, parents, and children. The infusion of IB throughout the curriculum is special. As students walk the halls and class, they see the IB principles of compassion, respect, risk taker, curiosity, global thinker, etc. Because of IB, all students grades 1 and above get Chinese language exposure through Chinese language teachers, which is a plus. The principal is smart, kind hearted, and believes in partnering with families and fostering a strong sense of community.
- Posted by Parent - Rockville Family
26/27/2011
My child will NOT be going back to College Gardens next year for 4th grade! I am very sad to think that this is suppose to be a top school in MoCo.
- Posted by Parent - heath
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 506 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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