Excellent
#11 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 1% in state
Carderock Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Bethesda, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7401 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817
- Math 82% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carderock Springs Elementary score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carderock Springs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$240,104
Median home value
$1,142,300
Median rent
$3,155/mo
College educated
85.3%
Homeownership
82.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| The Primary Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.9 | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 108 | Compare → |
| Holton-arms SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 668 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #5 of 206
- District spending per student
- $19,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carderock Springs Elementary is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carderock Springs Elementary
Carderock Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Bethesda, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 333 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carderock Springs Elementary
What grades does Carderock Springs Elementary serve?
Carderock Springs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carderock Springs Elementary?
Carderock Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carderock Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carderock Springs Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carderock Springs Elementary rank in MD?
Carderock Springs Elementary ranks #11 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Carderock Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carderock Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carderock Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carderock Springs Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carderock Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Carderock Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carderock Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carderock Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carderock Springs Elementary?
5.7% of students at Carderock Springs Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.6%
- Phone
- (240) 740-0540
- Area population (ZIP 20817)
- 37,738
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20817; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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