Summary:
The seven elementary schools in the 20906 zip code of Silver Spring, Maryland, part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, serve a diverse student population from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, with a notable feeder system where Bel Pre Elementary covers PK-2 and Strathmore Elementary covers 3-5.
Strathmore Elementary stands out as the top performer, achieving the highest state ranking (42nd percentile) and a 3-star rating, with the best math (30.1%) and English Language Arts (39.0%) proficiency rates despite having the lowest per-student spending ($21,092). In contrast, Georgian Forest Elementary faces the most significant challenges, with the highest chronic absenteeism rate (31.8%) and the lowest math scores (18.5%). Viers Mill Elementary has the highest per-student spending ($27,802) but only mid-range academic performance, while Sargent Shriver Elementary serves the highest percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch (79.63%).
Overall, these schools perform below district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts, where the average proficiency (28.9%) is nearly 23 points below the state average. Chronic absenteeism is a widespread issue, averaging 24.4% across the area. However, there are positive signs, as most schools showed improvement in math proficiency between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, suggesting recent efforts may be gaining traction.
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