Flora M. Singer Elementary

Summary:

Flora M. Singer Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver Spring, Maryland, serving 634 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating.

Flora M. Singer Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 34.07% White, 15.62% African American, 37.22% Hispanic, 5.84% Asian, and 6.94% two or more races. This diversity is higher than some nearby schools, such as North Chevy Chase Elementary and Kensington Parkwood Elementary, which have higher percentages of White students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in Mathematics (33.7%) and English Language Arts (45.1%) below the district (33.4% and 55.3%) and state (24.1% and 48.4%) averages.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, ranking highly for White students but much lower for Hispanic students and English Language Learners. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.65% to 43.07% over the past three school years, which is higher than some nearby schools. Flora M. Singer Elementary's statewide ranking has also declined over the past few years, from 197th out of 802 Maryland elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 372nd out of 859 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2600 Hayden Drive
       Silver Spring, MD  20902


(240) 740-0330

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
372nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,285 Help


Students who attend Flora M. Singer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sligo Middle
High:    Albert Einstein High
    John F. Kennedy High
    Montgomery Blair High
    Northwood High
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  634

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
37.2%
White:
34.1%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Flora M. Singer Elementary ranks better than 56.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 83rd among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.23. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Flora M. Singer Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.2%), White (34.1%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flora M. Singer Elementary is 11.9, which is the 42nd best among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flora M. Singer Elementary is $21,285, which is the 46th highest among 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Flora M. Singer Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Flora M. Singer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 62.05 299th 859 65.2%
2016 61.46 307th 845 63.7%
2017 66.28 276th 847 67.4%
2018 63.11 297th 857 65.3%
2019 60.05 316th 853 63.0%
2021 66.35 197th 802 75.4%
2022 65.86 282nd 862 67.3%
2023 63.23 283rd 855 66.9%
2024 50.23 372nd 859 56.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.80 110th 115 4.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.72 47th 136 65.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.20 489th 546 10.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.33 192nd 796 75.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.76 189th 788 76.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.57 170th 504 66.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 35.37 202nd 347 41.8%
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Rank History for White students at Flora M. Singer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.18 56th 528 89.4%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Flora M. Singer Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 197 74 36 165 3 1 29 0 505
2014 222 98 49 223 3 0 34 0 629
2015 237 96 47 260 2 0 35 0 677
2016 264 100 51 288 3 0 29 0 735
2017 254 101 52 258 2 0 32 0 699
2018 262 96 51 262 1 0 37 0 709
2019 238 81 47 258 2 0 43 0 669
2020 230 98 45 255 2 0 53 0 683
2021 210 86 42 230 2 0 43 0 613
2022 205 88 37 245 3 0 41 0 619
2023 216 99 37 236 2 0 44 0 634

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flora M. Singer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 505 38.2 13.2 37
2014 629 50.5 12.4 40.2
2015 677 52.0 13.0 42.8
2016 735 55.0 13.3 41.2
2017 699 58.7 11.9 40.5
2018 709 56.0 12.6 40.3
2019 669 55.3 12.0 38.3
2020 683 55.4 12.3 41
2021 613 56.7 10.8 43.1
2022 619 54.0 11.4 42.6
2023 634 53.2 11.9 42.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Flora M. Singer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 505 38.2 13.2 37
2014 629 50.5 12.4 40.2
2015 677 52.0 13.0 42.8
2016 735 55.0 13.3 41.2
2017 699 58.7 11.9 40.5
2018 709 56.0 12.6 40.3
2019 669 55.3 12.0 38.3
2020 683 55.4 12.3 41
2021 613 56.7 10.8 43.1
2022 619 54.0 11.4 42.6
2023 634 53.2 11.9 42.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Flora M. Singer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $542 (3.1%) $17,163 (96.9%) $17,705
2020 $486 (2.7%) $17,269 (97.3%) $17,755
2021 $821 (4.0%) $19,507 (96.0%) $20,328
2022 $1,640 (8.3%) $18,043 (91.7%) $19,683
2023 $1,172 (5.5%) $20,113 (94.5%) $21,285

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flora M. Singer Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 316th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 283rd of 855 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students669634
 5.2%
African American8199
 22.2%
American Indian22
Asian4737
 21.3%
Hispanic258236
 8.5%
Pacific Islander00
White238216
 9.2%
Two or More Races4344
 2.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.3%42.7%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Flora M. Singer Elementary

Students at Flora M. Singer Elementary are 37% Hispanic, 34% White, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Flora M. Singer Elementary ranks 372nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Flora M. Singer 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

In the 2022-23 school year, 634 students attended Flora M. Singer Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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