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Seven Locks Elementary

Public Grades K-5

8^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Seven Locks Elementary in Bethesda, MD, is a small, high-performing K-5 school within the Montgomery County Public Schools district, serving 376 students and consistently ranking among the top 3% of all Maryland elementary schools for over a decade. This school stands out as a true "math powerhouse," with an exceptional 83.5% mathematics proficiency rate that far exceeds the district average of 36.9% and the state average of 27.1%, and it even outperforms its high-achieving neighbors like Carderock Springs (83.2%) and Bradley Hills (81.6%). Its 3rd-grade math proficiency is particularly remarkable at 91.7%, the highest among nearby schools, indicating a strong early foundation that carries through to 5th grade.

Beyond its academic strengths, Seven Locks boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (8.1%) among its elite peers, signaling high student and family engagement that directly supports learning. The school also benefits from a low student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8 and efficient resource allocation, achieving top-tier results with per-student spending of $18,618—higher than some schools like Wyngate ($15,297) but lower than others like Carderock Springs ($21,318). While overall performance is stellar, there is a slight dip in 4th-grade proficiency in both math (75.4%) and ELA (83.8%) compared to 3rd and 5th grades, which is a common pattern but more pronounced here than at Carderock Springs, where 4th-grade math is actually the highest.

Seven Locks' consistent excellence over time—never dropping below the 97th percentile in state rankings over the past decade—provides families with a rare level of predictability and reliability. Its current state ranking of 8th out of 864 schools (99th percentile) ties it with Carderock Springs (9th) and Bradley Hills (10th) as the highest-ranked among immediate peers, distinguishing it from schools like Farmland, Luxmanor, and Ashburton, which hold 4-star ratings. This sustained track record, combined with its unique math focus and low absenteeism, makes Seven Locks a standout choice for families seeking a top-tier elementary education in Bethesda.

376

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,618

Per pupil spending ?

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9500 Seven Locks Road
Bethesda, MD 20817

(240) 740-0940

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Students who attend Seven Locks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Cabin John Middle
High:	Winston Churchill High

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.1%

Asian:

21.5%

Hispanic:

12.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (83% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Maryland elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Montgomery County Public Schools

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school83%

District avg48%

Maryland avg39%

8^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^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	98.1	8 of 864	99.1%	★★★★★
2025	97.8	10 of 865	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	98.2	6 of 859	99.3%	★★★★★
2023	97.7	14 of 855	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	98.6	3 of 862	99.7%	★★★★★
2021	99.3	3 of 802	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	96.5	23 of 853	97.3%	★★★★★
2018	96.8	20 of 857	97.7%	★★★★★
2017	98.1	9 of 847	98.9%	★★★★★
2016	96.3	15 of 845	98.2%	★★★★★
2015	98.0	5 of 859	99.4%	★★★★★
2014	85.6	62 of 867	92.8%	★★★★★
2013	84.8	47 of 847	94.5%	★★★★★
2012	82.0	81 of 857	90.5%	★★★★★
2011	82.1	85 of 853	90.0%	★★★★★
2010	86.4	39 of 855	95.4%	★★★★★
2009	87.8	21 of 850	97.5%	★★★★★
2008	89.3	5 of 838	99.4%	★★★★★
2007	4.9	779 of 818	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	5.3	767 of 804	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	1.1	798 of 805	0.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	1.6	790 of 803	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	78.3	24 of 128	81.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	99.1	3 of 796	99.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	98.5	4 of 788	99.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	95.6	6 of 528	98.9%	★★★★★

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)

Female (2021)100th percentile~ school

Male (2021)99th percentile~ school

White (2021)99th percentile~ school

Asian (2021)81st percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts86%+34 vs state

Mathematics84%+56 vs state

Science71%+39 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
Seven Locks Elementary	Public	K-5	9500 Seven Locks Road	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0940	376	25	14.8	7.2%	196 (52.1%)	25 (6.6%)	45 (12.0%)	81 (21.5%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	24 (6.4%)	98.1	8^th of 864 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.8	10^th of 865 public elementary schools	98.8%	2	91.7	75.4	84.7	83.5	85.0	83.8	87.9	85.5	71.2	$18,618	$780	$17,838
Bells Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8225 Bells Mill Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0480	570	35	16.3	14.9%	237 (41.6%)	74 (13.0%)	55 (9.6%)	155 (27.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.2%)	96.3	22^nd of 864 public elementary schools	97.5%		95.9	30^th of 865 public elementary schools	96.5%	8	79.6	70.5	68.3	73.3	88.7	78.3	78.6	82.1	64.3	$16,953	$916	$16,038
Wyngate Elementary	Public	K-5	9300 Wadsworth Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1080	640	37	17.1	3.4%	356 (55.6%)	32 (5.0%)	96 (15.0%)	80 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76 (11.9%)	95	32^nd of 864 public elementary schools	96.3%		95.4	34^th of 865 public elementary schools	96.1%	2	81.4	68.8	59.2	70.4	83.8	78.9	78.1	80.4	57.1	$15,297	$800	$14,497
Burning Tree Elementary	Public	K-5	7900 Beech Tree Rd	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1750	479	34	13.9	8.6%	246 (51.4%)	45 (9.4%)	50 (10.4%)	100 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.7%)	94	44^th of 864 public elementary schools	94.9%		91.6	76^th of 865 public elementary schools	91.2%	32	77.9	65.8	68.7	70.4	79.1	69.7	73.2	73.8	66.3	$19,728	$1,083	$18,646
Ashburton Elementary	Public	K-5	6314 Lone Oak Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1300	871	49	17.7	21.5%	289 (33.2%)	177 (20.3%)	166 (19.1%)	153 (17.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (9.5%)	84.5	137^th of 864 public elementary schools	84.1%		84.9	140^th of 865 public elementary schools	83.8%	3	74.3	59.1	50.3	61.1	67.6	63.7	57.1	62.8	50.0	$16,391	$830	$15,561
Carderock Springs Elementary	Public	K-5	7401 Persimmon Tree Lane	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0540	363	27	13.3	5.5%	204 (56.2%)	18 (5.0%)	43 (11.8%)	52 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (12.4%)	97.9	9^th of 864 public elementary schools	99.0%		98.3	5^th of 865 public elementary schools	99.4%	4	90.4	87.9	73.0	83.2	90.4	91.4	82.3	87.8	61.3	$21,318	$1,565	$19,752
Bradley Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	8701 Hartsdale Ave	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 204-5210	474	28	16.9	2.1%	306 (64.6%)	10 (2.1%)	44 (9.3%)	68 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.7%)	97.8	10^th of 864 public elementary schools	98.8%		97.1	14^th of 865 public elementary schools	98.4%	4	91.0	82.3	73.5	81.6	87.0	85.3	81.3	84.3	66.7	$16,485	$914	$15,570
Farmland Elementary	Public	K-5	7000 Old Gate Road	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0660	847	54	15.7	19.5%	337 (39.8%)	79 (9.3%)	117 (13.8%)	253 (29.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.6%)	88.3	103^rd of 864 public elementary schools	88.1%		86.4	119^th of 865 public elementary schools	86.2%	16	66.0	61.5	53.6	60.4	70.3	74.1	67.7	70.6	50.4	$17,149	$953	$16,195
Beverly Farms Elementary	Public	K-5	8501 Post Oak Road	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0200	526	31	16.9	8.6%	245 (46.6%)	40 (7.6%)	38 (7.2%)	156 (29.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.6%)	96.9	19^th of 864 public elementary schools	97.8%		97.1	13^th of 865 public elementary schools	98.5%	6	86.3	63.8	78.9	75.5	87.2	86.6	80.2	84.8	65.6	$17,897	$847	$17,050
Potomac Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	10311 River Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-4360	475	28	17.0	7.6%	186 (39.2%)	41 (8.6%)	40 (8.4%)	159 (33.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (10.3%)	96.4	21^st of 864 public elementary schools	97.6%		97	16^th of 865 public elementary schools	98.2%	5	92.3	73.6	67.8	78.4	84.6	75.7	77.9	79.8	64.4	$17,815	$745	$17,070

Frequently Asked Questions about Seven Locks Elementary

How many students attend Seven Locks Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 376 students attended Seven Locks Elementary.

What district is Seven Locks Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Seven Locks Elementary attend?

Students who attend Seven Locks Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cabin John Middle
High : Winston Churchill High

What is the racial makeup of Seven Locks Elementary?

Students at Seven Locks Elementary are 52% White, 22% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

Is Seven Locks Elementary a good school?

Yes! Seven Locks Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools.

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