Very Good
#424 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 31% in state
Stonegate Elementary
Elementary School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Silver Spring, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
14811 Notley Road, Silver Spring, MD 20905
- Math 44% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stonegate Elementary score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stonegate Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$155,023
Median home value
$640,400
Median rent
$2,015/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20905; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa De MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Cloverly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Dr. Charles R. Drew ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Westover ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 299 | 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
- #110 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
Stonegate Elementary is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stonegate Elementary
Stonegate Elementary is a public elementary school in Silver Spring, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 549 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #424 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stonegate Elementary
What grades does Stonegate Elementary serve?
Stonegate Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stonegate Elementary?
Stonegate Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 549 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stonegate Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stonegate Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stonegate Elementary rank in MD?
Stonegate Elementary ranks #424 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Stonegate Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stonegate Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Stonegate Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stonegate Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stonegate Elementary a charter school?
No, Stonegate Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stonegate Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stonegate Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stonegate Elementary?
31.5% of students at Stonegate 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
- 549
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (240) 740-7340
- Area population (ZIP 20905)
- 18,268
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 20905; 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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