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Glen Haven Elementary

Q: Is Glen Haven Elementary a good school?

Glen Haven Elementary ranks 490 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

490^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 43% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Glen Haven Elementary is a PK-5 school in Silver Spring, MD, serving 540 students within the highly rated Montgomery County Public Schools district, where over 64% of students qualify for free and reduced lunch.

The school’s biggest challenge is a persistent gap in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency. Only 36.5% of Glen Haven students are proficient in ELA, which is 22 percentage points below the district average. This gap is significant when compared to nearby schools like Woodlin Elementary (57.8%) and Forest Knolls Elementary (58.6%), which perform at or above the district average. Even Highland Elementary, with a similar percentage of students from low-income families, outperforms Glen Haven in ELA. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with a rate of 24.8%—higher than the district average and much higher than top-performing nearby schools like Flora M. Singer Elementary (10.6%).

Despite these hurdles, there are bright spots. Glen Haven’s math proficiency (32.2%) actually exceeds the state average (27.1%), suggesting math instruction is a relative strength. The school is also on an upward trajectory, climbing from the 28th percentile statewide in 2023-2024 to the 43rd percentile in 2025-2026. This recent improvement in both math and ELA scores indicates that school leadership and staff are making effective changes, even as they work to overcome challenges related to poverty and attendance. The school spends $21,450 per student, higher than some higher-performing nearby schools, highlighting that the issues are complex and not simply about funding.

540

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,450

Per pupil spending ?

64.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10900 Inwood Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20902

(240) 740-7960

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Students who attend Glen Haven Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Sligo Middle
High:	Albert Einstein High
	John F. Kennedy High
	Montgomery Blair High
	Northwood High
	More...
	Wheaton High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.5%

African American:

21.1%

White:

15.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 67th percentile in 2016 → 43rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maryland average (33% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 24 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school33%

District avg48%

Maryland avg39%

490^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 24 pts since 2016

From top 33% (2016) to bottom 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

100^th of 132Elementary Schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools

8^th of 25Montgomery County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	38.9	490 of 864	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.8	521 of 865	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	22.2	618 of 859	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.3	507 of 855	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	44.3	443 of 862	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.8	410 of 802	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.7	407 of 853	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.8	367 of 857	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.0	242 of 847	71.4%	★★★★☆
2016	66.4	276 of 845	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	39.8	485 of 859	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	43.5	574 of 867	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	31.6	636 of 847	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	42.5	565 of 857	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	35.3	610 of 853	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	37.5	614 of 855	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	40.3	583 of 850	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	30.4	660 of 838	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	62.0	343 of 818	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.4	265 of 804	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	68.3	268 of 805	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2004	72.8	226 of 803	71.9%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	49.6	177 of 504	64.9%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.6	73 of 115	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	24.5	568 of 796	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	35.3	204 of 347	41.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	27.8	447 of 546	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	47.2	306 of 788	61.2%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2021)65th percentile+16 vs school

Male (2021)61st percentile+12 vs school

Hispanic (2021)41st percentile-8 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)37th percentile-12 vs school

Female (2021)29th percentile-20 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)18th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts36%-15 vs state

Mathematics32%+5 vs state

Science24%-9 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

great school and wonderful teachers Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, May 31, 2015

I was worried originally about this school because of the ratings when we first moved to the area but I absolutely love the school!! There is a great community atmosphere. All the teachers are motivated and really want the children to succeed. The new principal is awesome! She is there to greet the kids every morning as they come through the door. The school has an open door policy so I never feel the disconnect I have felt with my son's schools in the past. My son is thriving there and loves it! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Glen Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10900 Inwood Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7960	540	46	11.6	64.4%	83 (15.4%)	114 (21.1%)	289 (53.5%)	22 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	29 (5.4%)	38.9	490^th of 864 public elementary schools	43.3%		33.8	521^st of 865 public elementary schools	39.8%	31	35.1	28.8	32.1	32.2	43.2	29.7	35.7	36.5	23.8	$21,450	$1,029	$20,421
Arcola Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1820 Franwall Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 287-8585	747	58	12.9	57.4%	39 (5.2%)	174 (23.3%)	494 (66.1%)	27 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	26.4	613^th of 864 public elementary schools	29.1%		24.7	615^th of 865 public elementary schools	28.9%	2	30.5	23.9	20.4	25.4	32.5	30.1	25.8	29.8	17.5	$22,848	$2,466	$20,382
Forest Knolls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10830 Eastwood Ave	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1640	472	43	11.0	41.1%	133 (28.2%)	95 (20.1%)	190 (40.3%)	26 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.9%)	78.9	189^th of 864 public elementary schools	78.1%		70.5	252^nd of 865 public elementary schools	70.9%	63	55.6	52.2	57.9	55.1	54.3	62.1	60.7	58.6	57.9	$23,621	$1,126	$22,495
Oakland Terrace Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2720 Plyers Mill Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4880	500	43	11.6	30.2%	186 (37.2%)	76 (15.2%)	182 (36.4%)	19 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.0%)	75.3	221^st of 864 public elementary schools	74.4%		72.2	235^th of 865 public elementary schools	72.8%	14	63.4	48.4	47.5	54.7	70.7	56.5	50.8	61.0	31.7	$24,013	$1,432	$22,581
Kemp Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	411 Sisson St	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-5970	412	41	10.0	70.9%	12 (2.9%)	47 (11.4%)	351 (85.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.8	726^th of 864 public elementary schools	16.0%		19.2	697^th of 865 public elementary schools	19.4%	29	30.0	18.3	7.0	18.6	30.0	26.7	14.3	23.9	1.7	$23,409	$2,618	$20,790
Flora M. Singer Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2600 Hayden Drive	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0330	653	56	11.7	37.2%	221 (33.8%)	90 (13.8%)	257 (39.4%)	37 (5.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.0%)	63.6	293^rd of 864 public elementary schools	66.1%		56.6	359^th of 865 public elementary schools	58.5%	66	44.7	43.7	32.4	40.4	56.4	56.8	50.0	54.5	36.6	$23,828	$1,410	$22,417
Highland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Medway St	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-1770	509	41	12.3	59.9%	30 (5.9%)	27 (5.3%)	417 (81.9%)	28 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	41.3	471^st of 864 public elementary schools	45.5%		43.4	463^rd of 865 public elementary schools	46.5%	8	27.5	34.2	33.3	31.6	32.5	40.8	44.4	39.0	27.8	$23,403	$3,438	$19,966
Glenallan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12520 Heurich Rd	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0760	679	57	11.8	61.7%	59 (8.7%)	163 (24.0%)	342 (50.4%)	68 (10.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.5%)	40.9	473^rd of 864 public elementary schools	45.3%		36.1	505^th of 865 public elementary schools	41.6%	32	38.9	33.0	16.9	29.3	47.2	46.7	37.4	43.6	20.0	$20,690	$1,288	$19,402
Pine Crest Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	201 Woodmoor Dr	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-1970	493	35	14.2	52.9%	127 (25.8%)	86 (17.4%)	228 (46.2%)	27 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.9%)	66.9	276^th of 864 public elementary schools	68.1%		64.5	296^th of 865 public elementary schools	65.8%	20	41.5	48.7	49.4	47.0	44.4	51.6	53.0	50.1	45.1	$19,150	$990	$18,160
Burnt Mills Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	415 Prelude Dr	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(240) 740-7320	747	57	13.1	62.1%	98 (13.1%)	323 (43.2%)	147 (19.7%)	145 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	36.4	509^th of 864 public elementary schools	41.1%		33.2	528^th of 865 public elementary schools	39.0%	19	32.7	27.1	36.0	31.6	38.4	34.3	35.7	36.1	18.8	$20,968	$2,381	$18,587

Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Haven Elementary

What district is Glen Haven Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Glen Haven Elementary?

Students at Glen Haven Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 21% African American, 15% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Is Glen Haven Elementary a good school?

Glen Haven Elementary ranks 490^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Glen Haven Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 540 students attended Glen Haven Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Glen Haven Elementary attend?

Students who attend Glen Haven Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sligo Middle
High : Albert Einstein High
High : John F. Kennedy High
High : Montgomery Blair High
High : Northwood High
High : Wheaton High

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