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#864 of 1,363 schools in MD
Cresthaven Elementary
Elementary School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1234 Cresthaven Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20903
- Math 26% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 28% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cresthaven Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cresthaven Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,349
Median home value
$467,900
Median rent
$1,831/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
40%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20903; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Crest ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Burnt Mills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| St Bernadette SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 305 | Compare → |
| St Francis International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 232 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #174 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
Cresthaven Elementary is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cresthaven Elementary
Cresthaven Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 454 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #864 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cresthaven Elementary
What grades does Cresthaven Elementary serve?
Cresthaven Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Cresthaven Elementary?
Cresthaven Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cresthaven Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cresthaven Elementary is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cresthaven Elementary rank in MD?
Cresthaven Elementary ranks #864 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Cresthaven Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cresthaven Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Cresthaven Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cresthaven Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cresthaven Elementary a charter school?
No, Cresthaven Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cresthaven Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cresthaven Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cresthaven Elementary?
57.5% of students at Cresthaven 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (240) 740-0580
- Area population (ZIP 20903)
- 25,540
- Area average commute
- 34.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 20903; 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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