Clopper Mill Elementary

Clopper Mill Elementary serves 460 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Germantown, Maryland. This public elementary school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.8 to 1 with 39 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school earns a solid 7.4 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #171 out of 1,364 Maryland elementary schools, placing it in the 88th percentile statewide.

While the school shows room for academic growth, with 28% of students proficient or above in English Language Arts and 21% in mathematics, the dedicated staff works within a supportive community environment. Clopper Mill Elementary sits in the heart of Germantown's 20874 ZIP code, where families enjoy a median household income of $108,211 and median home values of $376,100. The community reflects strong educational values, with 47% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 8.2%.

This well-educated population of over 61,000 residents creates a stable foundation for student learning. The school operates within Montgomery County's large suburban setting, benefiting from the resources and opportunities that come with being part of a well-established educational community in one of Maryland's most affluent areas.

While current test scores at Clopper Mill Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.