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Strawberry Knoll Elementary

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Strawberry Knoll Elementary ranks 389 th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

389^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 865 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 55% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Strawberry Knoll Elementary is a mid-sized school in Gaithersburg, MD, serving 448 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the highly-regarded Montgomery County Public Schools district. This school stands out as a model of equity and effectiveness, consistently outperforming its immediate neighbors by a wide margin despite serving a predominantly low-income population, with nearly 58% of students qualifying for free and reduced lunch.

Academically, Strawberry Knoll is a clear outlier in its area. In the most recent school year, its math proficiency rate of 33.9% was more than double that of nearby Watkins Mill Elementary (15.5%) and nearly triple that of Gaithersburg Elementary (13.1%). Its English Language Arts proficiency of 50% also dramatically exceeds these same schools, which hover around 20-27%. The school is particularly exceptional with its low-income students, ranking in the 94th percentile statewide for effectiveness with this group—a 5-star rating that starkly contrasts with the overall performance of similar schools. This success is likely driven by high per-student spending ($26,558, the highest in the area) and a very low student-teacher ratio of 10.7, allowing for targeted interventions and small class sizes.

Strawberry Knoll has also shown remarkable recovery from the pandemic, with chronic absenteeism dropping from a high of 36.5% in 2022-2023 to 22.0% in 2024-2025, now below the district average. While the school is a consistent, reliable performer with a stable 3-star rating for the past decade, there are areas for growth. Math proficiency dips significantly from 3rd grade (49.1%) to 4th and 5th grades (around 26%), suggesting a need to sustain early success. Additionally, the school’s support systems may need review for its Asian student population, which ranks in the 27th percentile statewide. Overall, Strawberry Knoll is a standout choice for families seeking a school that delivers strong results for all students, especially those from low-income backgrounds.

448

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,558

Per pupil spending ?

57.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

18820 Strawberry Knoll Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879-1700

(240) 740-5140

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

Students who attend Strawberry Knoll Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Gaithersburg Middle
High:	Gaithersburg High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.9%

African American:

23.4%

White:

12.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 52nd percentile in 2016 → 55th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Maryland median (55th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg48%

Maryland avg39%

389^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 45%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

From top 48% (2016) to top 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

78^th of 124Elementary Schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools

8^th of 24Montgomery 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	52.6	389 of 865	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	48.5	417 of 865	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.3	408 of 859	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.9	353 of 855	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	48.4	416 of 862	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.5	447 of 802	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.5	359 of 853	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.6	324 of 857	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	49.2	396 of 847	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	48.6	406 of 845	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	46.5	417 of 859	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	53.3	479 of 867	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	52.0	443 of 847	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	54.5	452 of 857	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	59.9	383 of 853	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.8	385 of 855	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.4	429 of 850	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	60.3	383 of 838	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.0	374 of 818	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.4	333 of 804	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	44.4	491 of 805	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	42.5	534 of 803	33.5%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	54.7	140 of 504	72.2%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	34.5	94 of 128	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	38.3	66 of 115	42.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	36.9	414 of 796	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	38.8	178 of 347	48.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	77.3	35 of 546	93.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	28.8	498 of 788	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)94th percentile+49 vs school

African American (2021)72nd percentile+28 vs school

Hispanic (2021)49th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2021)48th percentile+4 vs school

English Language Learner (2021)43rd percentile~ school

Male (2021)37th percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2021)27th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts50%~ state avg

Mathematics34%+7 vs state

Science30%~ state avg

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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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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
Strawberry Knoll Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18820 Strawberry Knoll Rd	Gaithersburg	20879	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5140	448	42	10.7	57.8%	54 (12.1%)	105 (23.4%)	219 (48.9%)	47 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.9%)	52.6	389^th of 865 public elementary schools	55.0%		48.5	417^th of 865 public elementary schools	51.8%	28	49.1	27.4	25.5	33.9	57.9	45.2	47.3	50.0	30.4	$26,558	$1,577	$24,981
Flower Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18425 Flower Hill Way	Gaithersburg	20879	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5820	454	40	11.4	54.8%	34 (7.5%)	93 (20.5%)	264 (58.1%)	46 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)	35.6	521^st of 865 public elementary schools	39.8%		22.2	660^th of 865 public elementary schools	23.7%	139	32.9	26.3	16.9	25.7	48.7	45.3	33.8	43.0	9.9	$23,378	$2,361	$21,017
Whetstone Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19201 Thomas Farm Rd	Gaithersburg	20879	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-1060	711	58	12.3	56.3%	42 (5.9%)	183 (25.7%)	406 (57.1%)	56 (7.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.1%)	30.7	573^rd of 865 public elementary schools	33.8%		28.5	568^th of 865 public elementary schools	34.3%	5	40.5	19.0	18.2	26.0	47.9	28.1	30.0	35.5	12.7	$21,437	$2,848	$18,589
South Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18201 Contour Road	Gaithersburg	20877	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-7330	746	62	12.0	66.1%	10 (1.3%)	129 (17.3%)	557 (74.7%)	32 (4.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.0%)	14.7	758^th of 865 public elementary schools	12.4%		15.3	750^th of 865 public elementary schools	13.3%	8	15.9	15.7	12.1	14.7	16.1	22.6	28.4	22.0	8.1	$21,305	$2,781	$18,524
Harriet R. Tubman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	400 Victory Farm Dr	Gaithersburg	20877	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(240) 740-6770	571	51	11.2	61.6%	25 (4.4%)	109 (19.1%)	391 (68.5%)	24 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (3.7%)	29.3	584^th of 865 public elementary schools	32.5%		23.8	632^nd of 865 public elementary schools	26.9%	48	30.2	23.5	16.9	23.9	38.8	36.7	30.3	35.5	18.0	$21,951	$2,144	$19,806
Watkins Mill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19001 Watkins Mill Rd	Montgomery Village	20886	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-5280	734	65	11.2	60.1%	20 (2.7%)	100 (13.6%)	550 (74.9%)	45 (6.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.2%)	18.5	706^th of 865 public elementary schools	18.4%		15.8	744^th of 865 public elementary schools	14.0%	38	24.0	7.8	15.6	15.5	33.7	17.5	29.6	26.6	13.3	$22,893	$2,871	$20,022
Gaithersburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	35 N Summit Ave	Gaithersburg	20877	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(240) 740-4900	603	63	9.6	67.5%	10 (1.7%)	95 (15.8%)	456 (75.6%)	18 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.6%)	12.9	787^th of 865 public elementary schools	9.0%		13.2	791^st of 865 public elementary schools	8.6%	4	19.5	8.9	11.5	13.1	15.9	17.6	22.9	19.0	9.3	$25,304	$2,866	$22,438
Stedwick Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10631 Stedwick Rd	Montgomery Village	20886	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7190	492	42	11.7	59.6%	30 (6.1%)	153 (31.1%)	254 (51.6%)	32 (6.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.1%)	25.9	620^th of 865 public elementary schools	28.3%		26.1	597^th of 865 public elementary schools	31.0%	23	26.9	25.8	15.4	22.3	28.8	37.9	28.2	31.4	16.5	$23,627	$2,445	$21,182
Goshen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8701 Warfield Rd	Gaithersburg	20882	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6170	494	37	13.4	55.9%	50 (10.1%)	120 (24.3%)	260 (52.6%)	44 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.8%)	57.8	345^th of 865 public elementary schools	60.1%		53.1	384^th of 865 public elementary schools	55.6%	39	60.9	28.6	27.5	37.3	68.1	42.9	45.1	51.0	35.6	$20,770	$986	$19,784
Judith A. Resnik Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7301 Hadley Farms Drive	Gaithersburg	20879	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3240	516	40	12.7	58.3%	64 (12.4%)	145 (28.1%)	233 (45.2%)	54 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.7%)	44.6	445^th of 865 public elementary schools	48.6%		39.6	485^th of 865 public elementary schools	43.9%	40	32.1	37.0	29.4	32.6	43.8	45.1	39.3	42.6	26.7	$20,407	$979	$19,429

Frequently Asked Questions about Strawberry Knoll Elementary

What schools do graduates of Strawberry Knoll Elementary attend?

Students who attend Strawberry Knoll Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gaithersburg Middle
High : Gaithersburg High

How many students attend Strawberry Knoll Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 448 students attended Strawberry Knoll Elementary.

What district is Strawberry Knoll Elementary in?

Montgomery County Public Schools

Is Strawberry Knoll Elementary a good school?

Strawberry Knoll Elementary ranks 389^th of 865 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Strawberry Knoll Elementary?

Students at Strawberry Knoll Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 23% African American, 12% White, 10% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

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