Sligo Creek Elementary

Sligo Creek Elementary serves 667 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Silver Spring's well-established suburban community. With 41 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1, allowing for reasonably personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 80th percentile statewide at #268 out of 1,364 Maryland elementary schools.

Students show particular strength in reading and language arts, with 63% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Math performance stands at 52% proficient or above, indicating an area where continued focus could benefit student outcomes. Located on Schuyler Road, Sligo Creek Elementary draws from an educated and economically stable community where 73% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding neighborhood reflects Montgomery County's affluent character, with a median household income of $103,813 and median home values of $670,700, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 7%. The school sits in Silver Spring's large suburban setting, serving families in a diverse and professionally oriented community that values educational achievement and provides strong support for student learning.