Serving 714 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sargent Shriver Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 714 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sargent Shriver Elementary School's student population of 714 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
714 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Motto
Whatever It Takes!
School Rankings
Sargent Shriver Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sargent Shriver Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
81%
23%
Black
9%
33%
White
4%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Montgomery County Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tommy The Terrapin
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sargent Shriver Elementary School's ranking?
Sargent Shriver Elementary School is ranked #872 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sargent Shriver Elementary School often compared to?
Sargent Shriver Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weller Road Elementary School, Harmony Hills Elementary School, Georgian Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sargent Shriver Elementary School?
714 students attend Sargent Shriver Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sargent Shriver Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sargent Shriver Elementary School?
Sargent Shriver Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sargent Shriver Elementary School offer ?
Sargent Shriver Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sargent Shriver Elementary School part of?
Sargent Shriver Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.
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