Cashell Elementary

Cashell Elementary in Rockville, MD, is a high-performing public school serving 386 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, consistently ranking among the top 20% of elementary schools in Maryland.

Cashell stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in mathematics, where 67.1% of students were proficient—nearly double the district average and more than double the state average. This is the highest math proficiency rate among nearby schools, surpassing even other high-achieving peers like Greenwood Elementary (66.3%) and Belmont Elementary (60.2%). The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.4%, significantly lower than the district average of 22.6% and the second-lowest among its neighbors, indicating strong family-school engagement. Additionally, Cashell invests heavily in its students, spending $25,951 per pupil—the highest among nearby schools—which correlates with its top-tier outcomes.

One interesting finding is the "3rd Grade Peak," where 79.6% of third graders are proficient in math and 75.9% in English Language Arts, suggesting an exceptionally strong early elementary foundation. However, math proficiency dips to 59.1% by 5th grade, though still well above district averages. Science is a relative weakness, with 59.1% proficiency in 5th grade, slightly behind Candlewood Elementary (60.4%). Compared to Greenwood Elementary, which achieves similar high rankings with lower spending and a lower poverty rate, Cashell’s success appears more dependent on targeted resources and smaller class sizes to support a more diverse student body.