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Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School

21301 Seneca Crossing Dr
Germantown, MD 20876
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School's student population of 455 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
455 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
Campus Size
10 acres

School Rankings

Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#750 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
27%
34%
45%
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
40%
23%
Black
31%
33%
White
11%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School?
455 students attend Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School part of?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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