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Oak View Elementary

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Oak View Elementary ranks 291 st of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 3-5

291^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Oak View Elementary in Silver Spring, MD, is a mid-sized school serving 423 students in grades 3-5 within the Montgomery County Public Schools district, a community where nearly half of families qualify for free and reduced lunch.

Oak View stands out for its exceptional performance in Mathematics, with 43.2% of students proficient—significantly higher than the district average of 36.9% and the state average of 27.1%. This strength is consistent, as the school has outperformed the district in math for four consecutive years. However, English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency lags behind, with only 47.9% of students proficient compared to the district's 58.5%, particularly in 3rd grade where just 31.2% meet standards. The school has also achieved a remarkable turnaround in chronic absenteeism, dropping from 25.2% in 2022-2023 to just 14.2% in 2024-2025—well below the district average of 22.6%. Oak View is well-resourced, with per-student spending of $22,012 and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.1, both higher than nearby Sligo Creek Elementary ($15,804 and 15.2 ratio).

Compared to neighboring schools, Oak View occupies a stable "middle ground" position. It consistently outperforms Highland View Elementary, East Silver Spring Elementary, and Pine Crest Elementary, but trails Sligo Creek Elementary. Its unique grade configuration (grades 3-5 only) means it serves as a "receiving" school for students from nearby primary schools like New Hampshire Estates Elementary, Montgomery Knolls Elementary, and Roscoe R Nix Elementary. This focus on upper elementary grades creates a distinct school culture, and the school's strong math performance and improved attendance make it a reliable option for families seeking solid academics in a diverse community.

423

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,012

Per pupil spending ?

49.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

400 E Wayne Ave
Silver Spring, MD 20901-3811

(240) 740-6540

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Students who attend Oak View Elementary usually attend:

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

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.7%

White:

17.7%

African American:

14.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2016 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (46% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 23 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Maryland median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school46%

District avg48%

Maryland avg39%

291^st of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 24 pts since 2016

From bottom 43% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

74^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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	63.9	291 of 864	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.1	333 of 865	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.0	339 of 859	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.9	333 of 855	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	59.3	331 of 862	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.6	200 of 802	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	47.5	408 of 853	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.7	383 of 857	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.8	407 of 847	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	39.2	484 of 845	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	40.9	471 of 859	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	40.9	591 of 867	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.1	559 of 847	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.3	431 of 857	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	58.1	405 of 853	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	48.4	517 of 855	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	62.4	358 of 850	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	54.8	432 of 838	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	69.2	260 of 818	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.1	212 of 804	73.6%	★★★★☆
2005	75.9	185 of 805	77.0%	★★★★☆
2004	70.0	258 of 803	67.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	84.8	24 of 504	95.2%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	28.3	91 of 115	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	54.5	248 of 796	68.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.5	141 of 347	59.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	47.7	223 of 546	59.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	71.1	162 of 788	79.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	62.5	36 of 136	73.5%	★★★★☆

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)95th percentile+20 vs school

Male (2021)79th percentile+4 vs school

Special Education (2021)74th percentile~ school

Female (2021)69th percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2021)59th percentile-16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)59th percentile-16 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)21st percentile-54 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts48%-4 vs state

Science48%+15 vs state

Mathematics43%+16 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
Oak View Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	400 E Wayne Ave	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(240) 740-6540	423	32	13.1	49.4%	75 (17.7%)	63 (14.9%)	261 (61.7%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	63.9	291^st of 864 public elementary schools	66.3%		60.1	333^rd of 865 public elementary schools	61.5%	42	39.8	39.5	49.4	43.2	31.2	48.5	57.6	47.9	47.7	$22,012	$2,369	$19,643
Highland View Elementary	Public	K-5	9010 Providence Ave	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1990	334	30	11.1	51.5%	88 (26.3%)	105 (31.4%)	113 (33.8%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	60.9	318^th of 864 public elementary schools	63.2%		60.1	335^th of 865 public elementary schools	61.3%	17	55.2	47.5	28.6	45.6	57.6	59.0	33.3	51.0	27.5	$20,528	$903	$19,625
Montgomery Knolls Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	807 Daleview Dr	Silver Spring	20901	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0840	477	45	10.7	56.4%	93 (19.5%)	120 (25.2%)	214 (44.9%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (6.5%)								(n/a)										$26,251	$1,347	$24,904
Rolling Terrace Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	705 Bayfield St	Takoma Park	20912	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(240) 740-1950	645	62	10.4	68.8%	33 (5.1%)	69 (10.7%)	526 (81.6%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.7%)	11.8	797^th of 864 public elementary schools	7.8%		12.7	798^th of 865 public elementary schools	7.7%	1	17.6	10.5	10.1	13.1	23.8	14.0	17.1	18.6	7.6	$23,875	$3,516	$20,359
New Hampshire Estates Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	8720 Carroll Ave	Silver Spring	20903	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-1580	455	45	10.0	69.2%	28 (6.2%)	98 (21.5%)	321 (70.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)								(n/a)										$26,632	$4,596	$22,036
Sligo Creek Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	500 Schuyler Rd	Silver Spring	20910	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-2800	632	41	15.2	22.5%	279 (44.1%)	200 (31.6%)	75 (11.9%)	30 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (7.1%)	81	171^st of 864 public elementary schools	80.2%		83.3	151^st of 865 public elementary schools	82.5%	20	62.1	64.5	45.3	56.9	65.0	65.4	56.9	62.3	44.1	$15,804	$797	$15,006
East Silver Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	631 Silver Spring Ave	Silver Spring	20910	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0620	540	45	12.0	52.6%	103 (19.1%)	281 (52.0%)	103 (19.1%)	17 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.9%)	61.4	309^th of 864 public elementary schools	64.2%		50.4	403^rd of 865 public elementary schools	53.4%	94	62.5	37.1	35.4	44.7	59.7	47.6	46.9	51.3	28.8	$20,978	$1,465	$19,513
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
Roscoe R Nix Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	1100 Corliss St	Silver Spring	20903	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-6550	437	44	10.0	62.9%	6 (1.4%)	175 (40.0%)	224 (51.3%)	25 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)								(n/a)										$26,142	$2,536	$23,605
Langley Park-McCormick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8201 15th Ave	Hyattsville	20783	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 445-8423	697	53	13.1	95.6%	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.3%)	679 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	12	794^th of 864 public elementary schools	8.1%		11.4	818^th of 865 public elementary schools	5.4%	24	18.0	9.6	14.3	14.0	16.2	15.4	18.2	16.4	10.3	$21,114	$1,963	$19,151

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak View Elementary

What schools do graduates of Oak View Elementary attend?

Students who attend Oak View Elementary usually go on to attend:

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

What is the racial makeup of Oak View Elementary?

Students at Oak View Elementary are 62% Hispanic, 18% White, 15% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Oak View Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

How many students attend Oak View Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 423 students attended Oak View Elementary.

Is Oak View Elementary a good school?

Oak View Elementary ranks 291^st of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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