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Strawberry Knoll Elementary School

18820 Strawberry Knoll Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Strawberry Knoll Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Strawberry Knoll Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Strawberry Knoll Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

Strawberry Knoll Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Strawberry Knoll Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#665 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
26%
25%
40%
45%
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
53%
23%
Black
22%
33%
White
11%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Strawberry Knoll Elementary School's ranking?
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School is ranked #665 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Strawberry Knoll Elementary School?
470 students attend Strawberry Knoll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Strawberry Knoll Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Strawberry Knoll Elementary School?
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Strawberry Knoll Elementary School offer ?
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Strawberry Knoll Elementary School part of?
Strawberry Knoll Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 470 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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