Serving 443 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Potomac Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (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 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Potomac Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potomac Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Potomac Elementary School?
443 students attend Potomac Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Potomac Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potomac Elementary School?
Potomac Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Potomac Elementary School offer ?
Potomac Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Potomac Elementary School part of?
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