Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School's student population of 601 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#228 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
7%
Hispanic
21%
23%
Black
30%
33%
White
17%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Gator
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarksburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School?
601 students attend William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School?
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School offer ?
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School part of?
William B. Gibbs Jr. Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools.
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