Excellent
#161 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 12% in state
Flora M. Singer Elementary
Elementary School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2600 Hayden Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902
- Math 38% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Flora M. Singer Elementary score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Flora M. Singer Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,408
Median home value
$531,200
Median rent
$2,088/mo
College educated
47.3%
Homeownership
64.7%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20902; 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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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
- #58 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
Flora M. Singer Elementary is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flora M. Singer Elementary
Flora M. Singer Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 618 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flora M. Singer Elementary
What grades does Flora M. Singer Elementary serve?
Flora M. Singer Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Flora M. Singer Elementary?
Flora M. Singer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 618 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flora M. Singer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Flora M. Singer Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flora M. Singer Elementary rank in MD?
Flora M. Singer Elementary ranks #161 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Flora M. Singer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Flora M. Singer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Flora M. Singer Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flora M. Singer Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Flora M. Singer Elementary a charter school?
No, Flora M. Singer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flora M. Singer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Flora M. Singer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flora M. Singer Elementary?
39.8% of students at Flora M. Singer 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 618
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (240) 740-0330
- Area population (ZIP 20902)
- 53,170
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 20902; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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