Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Great Seneca Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 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 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great Seneca Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Great Seneca Creek Elementary School's student population of 510 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Great Seneca Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great Seneca Creek Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
33%
23%
Black
31%
33%
White
16%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great Seneca Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Great Seneca Creek Elementary School is ranked #542 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Great Seneca Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Great Seneca Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clopper Mill Elementary School, S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Great Seneca Creek Elementary School?
510 students attend Great Seneca Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Great Seneca Creek Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great Seneca Creek Elementary School?
Great Seneca Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Great Seneca Creek Elementary School offer ?
Great Seneca Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Great Seneca Creek Elementary School part of?
Great Seneca Creek Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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