Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Germantown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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: 318 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Germantown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Germantown Elementary School is 0.75, 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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Germantown Elementary School?
318 students attend Germantown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Germantown Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Germantown Elementary School?
Germantown Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Germantown Elementary School offer ?
Germantown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Germantown Elementary School part of?
As an alumnus I can say that this school is amazing, it's small enough that everyone knows everybody and is a wonderful school overall. I would definitely recommend this school to anybody.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - GT
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 318 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
