Excellent
#56 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 4% in state
Somerset Elementary
Elementary School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Chevy Chase, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5811 Warwick Pl, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
- Math 63% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somerset Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
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 71% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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
16.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Somerset Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$198,243
Median home value
$1,230,700
Median rent
$2,408/mo
College educated
85%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20815; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concord Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–3 | 0.2 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Oneness Family SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 85 | Compare → |
| Washington Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 508 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #18 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
Somerset Elementary is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Elementary
Somerset Elementary is a public elementary school in Chevy Chase, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Elementary
What grades does Somerset Elementary serve?
Somerset Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Somerset Elementary?
Somerset Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Elementary rank in MD?
Somerset Elementary ranks #56 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Somerset Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Somerset Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Somerset Elementary a charter school?
No, Somerset Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Somerset Elementary a Title I school?
No, Somerset Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Elementary?
16.8% of students at Somerset 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (240) 740-1100
- Area population (ZIP 20815)
- 31,269
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.9
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 20815; 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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