Rachel Carson Elementary vs Diamond Elementary
Diamond Elementary has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 7.0/10. In math proficiency, Diamond Elementary leads at 75.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Rachel Carson Elementary
Gaithersburg, MD
7.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
674 students
Diamond Elementary
Gaithersburg, MD
8.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
653 students
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| Metric | Rachel Carson Elementary | Diamond Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.0 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.7 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 5.6 | 7.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.8% | 12.7% |
| Environment Score | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| State Rank | #504 of 1,363 | #200 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 63th | 85th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Rachel Carson Elementary | Diamond Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 75.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 67.0% | 76.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Rachel Carson Elementary | Diamond Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 674 | 653 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.8% | 12.7% |
| District | Montgomery County Public Schools | Montgomery County Public Schools |
| City | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Gaithersburg (20878) | Gaithersburg (20878) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $142,062 | $142,062 |
| Median Home Value | $675,200 | $675,200 |
| Median Rent | $2,188 | $2,188 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 70.1% | 70.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 30 min |