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Glenallan Elementary

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Glenallan Elementary ranks 473 rd of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

473^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Glenallan Elementary is a mid-sized school in Silver Spring, MD, serving 679 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district. While the school benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1 and per-pupil spending of $20,690—above the national average—it faces significant challenges in academic performance and attendance. Over 61% of students qualify for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals, and the school has consistently ranked in the lower half of elementary schools statewide, earning a 2-star rating.

Academically, Glenallan shows a mixed profile compared to nearby schools. Its math proficiency rate of 29.3% is slightly above the state average but well below the district average, while its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency of 43.6% falls below both state and district averages. This gap between math and ELA scores is larger than at comparable schools like Highland Elementary and Strathmore Elementary, suggesting a specific need for stronger literacy support. A particularly concerning trend is the "5th grade cliff" in math, where proficiency drops sharply from 38.9% in 3rd grade to just 16.9% in 5th grade—far below district and state averages. In contrast, Westover Elementary, just 1.56 miles away, achieves nearly double the test scores in both math and ELA, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes.

Chronic absenteeism is a persistent issue at Glenallan, with a rate of 23.7% that is higher than the district average and significantly above Westover's 13.9%. The school also struggles to serve its English Language Learner (ELL) students, who ranked in the 8th percentile statewide—a critical weakness. However, Glenallan shows relative strength in supporting its African American students, who ranked in the 64th percentile. To improve, the school must focus on targeted interventions: boosting attendance through family engagement, strengthening ELA and ELL programs, and addressing the decline in upper-grade math performance.

679

Students ?

11.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,690

Per pupil spending ?

61.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12520 Heurich Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20902

(240) 740-0760

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Students who attend Glenallan Elementary usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.4%

African American:

24.0%

Asian:

10.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 44th percentile in 2016 → 45th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!Science scores 12 pts below the Maryland average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school34%

District avg48%

Maryland avg39%

473^rd of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

94^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	40.9	473 of 864	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.1	505 of 865	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.0	479 of 859	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.0	532 of 855	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.6	432 of 862	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	30.8	474 of 802	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	35.5	499 of 853	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.6	502 of 857	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.7	502 of 847	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.1	471 of 845	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	40.7	477 of 859	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	28.6	683 of 867	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	17.3	749 of 847	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	30.9	654 of 857	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	32.3	637 of 853	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	51.0	484 of 855	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.9	512 of 850	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	47.8	510 of 838	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	60.0	359 of 818	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.4	368 of 804	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	53.5	420 of 805	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	56.4	416 of 803	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	49.2	181 of 504	64.1%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	18.7	110 of 128	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	24.4	106 of 115	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	31.3	479 of 796	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.8	238 of 347	31.4%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.2	388 of 546	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.6	473 of 788	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	32.5	326 of 528	38.3%	★★☆☆☆

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)64th percentile+23 vs school

Male (2021)40th percentile~ school

Female (2021)40th percentile~ school

White (2021)38th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2021)31st percentile-9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)29th percentile-12 vs school

Asian (2021)14th percentile-27 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)8th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts44%-8 vs state

Mathematics29%~ state avg

Science20%-12 vs state

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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
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
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
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
Weller Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3301 Weller Rd	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 287-8601	691	60	11.4	65.3%	26 (3.8%)	48 (6.9%)	580 (83.9%)	28 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.2%)	30.7	571^st of 864 public elementary schools	33.9%		26.4	592^nd of 865 public elementary schools	31.6%	21	24.5	32.3	26.0	27.6	31.3	30.9	32.0	31.4	19.8	$23,572	$3,130	$20,442
Georgian Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Regina Dr	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-0720	600	48	12.6	57.8%	20 (3.3%)	98 (16.3%)	451 (75.2%)	18 (3.0%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (1.0%)	20.8	671^st of 864 public elementary schools	22.3%		22.8	646^th of 865 public elementary schools	25.3%	25	21.4	18.8	14.3	18.5	32.1	24.7	30.6	28.8	15.4	$21,633	$2,847	$18,786
Westover Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	401 Hawkesbury Ln	Silver Spring	20904	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5740	294	25	12.0	29.6%	72 (24.5%)	95 (32.3%)	73 (24.8%)	28 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.8%)	86.4	127^th of 864 public elementary schools	85.3%		84	145^th of 865 public elementary schools	83.2%	18	72.1	48.9	50.0	56.6	78.6	65.2	68.9	70.7	50.0	$26,230	$1,837	$24,394
Bel Pre Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	13801 Rippling Brook Drive	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 287-8870	558	46	12.2	58.8%	43 (7.7%)	151 (27.1%)	322 (57.7%)	24 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.2%)								(n/a)										$23,279	$2,398	$20,881
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
Glen Haven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10900 Inwood Ave	Silver Spring	20902	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 649-8051	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
Sargent Shriver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12518 Greenly St	Silver Spring	20906	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-6330	697	58	12.1	79.6%	29 (4.2%)	52 (7.5%)	576 (82.6%)	34 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	19.2	693^rd of 864 public elementary schools	19.8%		19.2	698^th of 865 public elementary schools	19.3%	5	19.3	19.7	19.9	19.6	21.8	23.9	25.9	24.0	11.8	$21,869	$2,808	$19,061

Frequently Asked Questions about Glenallan Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Glenallan Elementary?

Students at Glenallan Elementary are 50% Hispanic, 24% African American, 10% Asian, 9% White, 6% Two or more races.

Is Glenallan Elementary a good school?

Glenallan Elementary ranks 473^rd of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Glenallan Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Glenallan Elementary attend?

Students who attend Glenallan Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

How many students attend Glenallan Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 679 students attended Glenallan Elementary.

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