Diamond Elementary

Diamond Elementary serves 653 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Gaithersburg, Maryland, establishing itself as one of Montgomery County's standout elementary schools. With 44 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 14.8-to-1 student-teacher ratio that supports personalized attention and instruction. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning an impressive 8.0 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 49th out of 1,364 Maryland elementary schools, placing it in the 96th percentile statewide.

Students show particularly strong literacy skills, with 80% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading across grade levels. Math performance shows 63% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards, indicating solid foundational skills in numeracy. Diamond Elementary benefits from its location in an affluent and highly educated community within the 20878 ZIP code area.

The neighborhood boasts a median household income of $141,902 and a median home value of $654,500, with 71% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The low poverty rate of just 4.4% reflects the community's economic stability. Located at 4 Marquis Drive, Diamond Elementary sits in Gaithersburg's small city environment, providing students with access to both suburban amenities and the educational resources of the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.