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#570 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 42% in state
Highland Elementary
Elementary School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3100 Medway St, Silver Spring, MD 20902
- Math 35% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above 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 22 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
How we rate schools
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Where Highland Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossway Community Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Rock Creek Montessori SchlPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Weller Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 700 | Compare → |
| Rock View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 570 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #130 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
Highland Elementary is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Elementary
Highland Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #570 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highland Elementary
What grades does Highland Elementary serve?
Highland Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Elementary rank in MD?
Highland Elementary ranks #570 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Highland Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Highland Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Highland Elementary a charter school?
No, Highland Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Elementary a Title I school?
No, Highland Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Elementary?
57.5% of students at Highland 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
- 510
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (240) 740-1770
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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