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Cresthaven Elementary School

1234 Cresthaven Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 454 students in grades 3-5, Cresthaven 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 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Cresthaven Elementary School's student population of 454 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Cresthaven Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cresthaven Elementary School is 0.61, 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)
#957 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cresthaven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cresthaven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cresthaven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
49%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cresthaven Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cresthaven Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
32%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cresthaven Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Cresthaven Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cresthaven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cresthaven Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cresthaven Elementary School's ranking?
Cresthaven Elementary School is ranked #957 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cresthaven Elementary School often compared to?
Cresthaven Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roscoe R Nix Elementary School, New Hampshire Estates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cresthaven Elementary School?
454 students attend Cresthaven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Cresthaven Elementary School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cresthaven Elementary School?
Cresthaven Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cresthaven Elementary School offer ?
Cresthaven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cresthaven Elementary School part of?
Cresthaven Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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