Summary:
Diamond Elementary is a public elementary school in Gaithersburg, Maryland, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks among the top elementary schools in the state.
Diamond Elementary's academic performance is truly exceptional. The school consistently outperforms the Montgomery County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in both mathematics and English language arts assessments across all grade levels. In the 2022-2023 school year, 64% of all students at Diamond Elementary were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 32.8% for the district and 23.3% for the state. In English language arts, 79.1% of all students at Diamond Elementary were proficient or better, compared to 54.4% for the district and 47.9% for the state. The school's performance in science assessments for 5th grade is also impressive, with 62% of students proficient or better, compared to 41.8% for the district and 34.5% for the state.
What sets Diamond Elementary apart is its ability to support the academic achievement of students from diverse backgrounds. The school excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, African American students, Hispanic students, white students, English language learners, and students with special education needs. Additionally, Diamond Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 15.24%, compared to nearby schools that range from 49.34% to 87.32%. This suggests that the school may have access to more resources and support, contributing to its exceptional academic performance. When compared to the nearby schools, such as Fox Chapel Elementary, Fields Road Elementary, and Great Seneca Creek Elementary, Diamond Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming its counterparts.
Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Montgomery County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 855 Maryland Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,544
Students who attend Diamond Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.0
Number of students: 676
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
46.4%
White:
23.5%
Hispanic:
12.6%
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African American:
11.2%
Two or more races:
5.0%
American Indian:
0.7%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.2%
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