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Stephen Knolls School
School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Kensington, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10731 St. Margaret's Way, Kensington, MD 20895
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stephen Knolls School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stephen Knolls School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 71Excellent Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,527
Median home value
$744,000
Median rent
$2,075/mo
College educated
73.8%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20895; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Siena SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | 4–12 | 1.6 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Alvin Browdy Religious School at Ohr KodeshPrivate · tuition | 5.4 | PK–11 | 2.8 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Stone Ridge School of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 719 | Compare → |
| Barrie SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 231 | 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
- #204 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
Stephen Knolls School is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stephen Knolls School
Stephen Knolls School is a public school in Kensington, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,323 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stephen Knolls School
What grades does Stephen Knolls School serve?
Stephen Knolls School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Stephen Knolls School?
Stephen Knolls School has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Knolls School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Knolls School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stephen Knolls School rank in MD?
Stephen Knolls School ranks #1,323 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Stephen Knolls School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stephen Knolls School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Stephen Knolls School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stephen Knolls School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stephen Knolls School a charter school?
No, Stephen Knolls School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stephen Knolls School a Title I school?
No, Stephen Knolls School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stephen Knolls School?
55.6% of students at Stephen Knolls School 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.8%
- Phone
- (240) 740-0050
- Area population (ZIP 20895)
- 19,042
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 20895; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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