S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School

12500 Wisteria Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, S. Christa Mcauliffe 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 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 493 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
493 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

S. Christa Mcauliffe 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 S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is 0.70, 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)
#924 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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16%
27%
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31%
45%
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15-19%
36%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
40%
23%
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Black
36%
33%
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White
10%
32%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School's ranking?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is ranked #924 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School often compared to?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Seneca Creek Elementary School, Diamond Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
493 students attend S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offer ?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School part of?
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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