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Lake Seneca Elementary School

13600 Wanegarden Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Seneca Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Lake Seneca Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Lake Seneca Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Lake Seneca Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Seneca Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#760 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lake Seneca Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lake Seneca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lake Seneca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lake Seneca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Lake Seneca Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lake Seneca Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
47%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lake Seneca Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
35%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lake Seneca Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lake Seneca Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Lake Seneca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lake Seneca Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Lake Seneca Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lake Seneca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lake Seneca Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Seneca Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Seneca Elementary School is ranked #760 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Lake Seneca Elementary School?
459 students attend Lake Seneca Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Lake Seneca Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lake Seneca Elementary School?
Lake Seneca Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lake Seneca Elementary School offer ?
Lake Seneca Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Seneca Elementary School part of?
Lake Seneca Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Seneca Elementary School located?
Lake Seneca Elementary School is located in the Churchill Village South neighborhood of Germantown, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Churchill Village South.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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