Kemp Mill Elementary School

411 Sisson St
Silver Spring, MD 20902
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kemp Mill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kemp Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Kemp Mill Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 10% 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)
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Total Students
412 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Year Founded
1960
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
To improve the well-being of children and their families through collaborative services.

School Rankings

Kemp Mill 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 Kemp Mill Elementary School is 0.27, 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)
#975 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
27%
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20-24%
45%
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6-9%
36%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
85%
24%
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Black
11%
32%
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White
3%
31%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.27
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(22-23)
30.3%
32.4%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Mustangs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kemp Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Kemp Mill Elementary School is ranked #975 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Kemp Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Kemp Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burnt Mills Elementary School, Forest Knolls Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Kemp Mill Elementary School?
412 students attend Kemp Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Kemp Mill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kemp Mill Elementary School?
Kemp Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kemp Mill Elementary School offer ?
Kemp Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kemp Mill Elementary School part of?
Kemp Mill Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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