Serving 245 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dufief 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Dufief Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
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Dufief Elementary School's student population of 245 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
245 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Dufief Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dufief Elementary School is 0.77, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#276 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
32%
7%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
19%
33%
White
27%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Dufief Elementary School is ranked #276 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dufief Elementary School often compared to?
Dufief Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stone Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dufief Elementary School?
245 students attend Dufief Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Dufief Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dufief Elementary School?
Dufief Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dufief Elementary School offer ?
Dufief Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dufief Elementary School part of?
Dufief Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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