Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

12260 Mcdonald Chapel Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 553 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's student population of 553 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
553 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Motto
Every Student is an Honored Student at Thurgood Marshall Elementary.

School Rankings

Thurgood Marshall 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#410 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
27%
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51%
45%
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40-44%
36%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
31%
24%
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Black
22%
32%
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White
31%
31%
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Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.75
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(22-23)
34.2%
32.4%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is ranked #410 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School often compared to?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rachel Carson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
553 students attend Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Elementary School?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Elementary School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 553 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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