Serving 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Greenwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Greenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Greenwood Elementary School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
539 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
Greenwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenwood Elementary School is 0.59, which is less 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
#133 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
13%
22%
Black
11%
33%
White
61%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Greenwood Elementary School is ranked #133 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Greenwood Elementary School often compared to?
Greenwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Greenwood Elementary School?
539 students attend Greenwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Greenwood Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenwood Elementary School?
Greenwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greenwood Elementary School offer ?
Greenwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenwood Elementary School part of?
Greenwood Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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