Needs Improvement
#1356 of 1,363 schools in MD
Carl Sandburg Center
Elementary School · Montgomery County Public Schools
1002 First St, Rockville, MD 20850
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
2.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
79
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
2.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Maryland schools
#1,356 of 1,363
In Rockville
#32 of 32
public schools
In district
#205 of 206
Montgomery County Public Schools
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Carl Sandburg Center
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About Carl Sandburg Center
Carl Sandburg Center is a public elementary school in Rockville, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools. Carl Sandburg Center serves approximately 79 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Carl Sandburg Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,356 of 1,363 schools in MD.
Structured state assessment records for Carl Sandburg Center show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 2.2 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 7.5
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 79 students, Carl Sandburg Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.6:1 students to teachers, Carl Sandburg Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
52% of students at Carl Sandburg Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Carl Sandburg Center — Students at Carl Sandburg Center score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MD EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from MD state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.3/10.
How Carl Sandburg Center Compares
See how Carl Sandburg Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1002 First St, Rockville, MD 20850
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carl Sandburg Center may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bayard Rustin Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Maryvale Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rockville, see our Rockville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Maryvale Elementary Rockville | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| ST MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rockville | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| Richard Montgomery High Rockville | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| CHRIST EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Rockville | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Rockville High Rockville | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| REDWOOD MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rockville | 1.3 mi | — |
| Meadow Hall Elementary Rockville | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| PEP - Itinerant Rockville | 1.2 mi | — |
| Bayard Rustin Elementary Rockville | 1.5 mi | 9.1 |
| Beall Elementary Rockville | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| College Gardens Elementary Rockville | 1.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Twinbrook Elementary Rockville | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Earle B. Wood Middle Rockville | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Julius West Middle Rockville | 1.7 mi | 8.2 |
| Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary Rockville | 1.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Rock Creek Valley Elementary Rockville | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Candlewood Elementary Rockville | 2.7 mi | 8.5 |
| CHARLES E SMITH JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Rockville | 2.7 mi | 5.8 |
| SHEPPARD PRATT SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE (FORMERLY FROST SC Rockville | 2.3 mi | 8.7 |
| MELVIN J BERMAN HEBREW ACADEMY Rockville | 2.4 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20850 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$122,691
Median Home Value
$687,200
Median Rent
$2,277/mo
Population
50,365
College Educated
67.1%
Homeownership
51.5%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Median Age
40.8
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| HOLLYWOOD UMC CHRISTIAN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Hollywood, MD | 2.3 |
| BRIDGES MONTESSORI OF TOWSON, INC Towson, MD | 3.6 |
| White Oak School Parkville, MD | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carl Sandburg Center
What grades does Carl Sandburg Center serve?
Carl Sandburg Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Center?
Carl Sandburg Center has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Center is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carl Sandburg Center rank in MD?
Carl Sandburg Center ranks #1,356 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Carl Sandburg Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Carl Sandburg Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Carl Sandburg Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carl Sandburg Center has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carl Sandburg Center a charter school?
No, Carl Sandburg Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carl Sandburg Center a Title I school?
No, Carl Sandburg Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carl Sandburg Center?
59.5% of students at Carl Sandburg Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 59.5%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (240) 740-4340
Resources & Links
District
Montgomery County Public Schools- District Enrollment
- 160,223
- Schools in District
- 211
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,456
- District Rank
- #205 of 206
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