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Great Seneca Creek Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 769 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 3 ratings
2012:
Based on 5 ratings
2011:
Based on 1 rating
2010:
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Posted February 8, 2013

I used to love GSC. My son graduated in 2010 from second grade to fifth no problem. My daughter from kindergarden to up until she reached fourth grade. Then she started having a lot of problems with other students calling her names. I didnt like the way some of the teachers handled the issue. I have a big problem with the vice principal. She's rude and she talks to my daughter like she is an adult. She doesnt talk to me and she skips my car everytime I am on the car rider line to pick up my dautghter. Who does that? So unprofessional, I can not wait for my daughter to be done with that school. I know for sure I dont have to see her face ever again.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2013

This school is AMAZING! I am a former student there and when I was there I had the time of my life. Great Seneca Creek changed the way that I thought about learning. Their teachers and staff are attentive and helpful. During the time I spent there I only saw one physical altercation. Other than that there was no problems. The school has cool technology such as netbooks and promethean boards but does not over use them. The old principal Mr. Edmundson was AMAZING. And I hear that the new principal Mr. Curry is well liked. The food there was good but not gourmet. Students there could sometimes be rowdy but that was mostly with the younger kids. Overall GSCES was an awesome experience and I wish that I culd go back and relive the time that I spent there. You will enjoy your time there just as much as I did. GO BULLFROGS!!!


Posted January 4, 2013

This school is excellent. It has advanced technology and experienced staff and is also the new principal of the school is amazing.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2012

Great Seneca Creek has fantastic teachers and staff!! We are an original Bullfrog family and couldn't be happier with the quality of education and support our children have received throughout the years. There is a definite sense of community from the moment you walk through the doors. The Creek is more than a great school. It's a great family!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2012

GSCES is an AMAZING school! My children love going each and every day! The teachers are wonderful.. My children are in 2nd grade and I can honestly say we have loved all of their teachers. All of the staff and PTA are awesome as well :-) I don't have one complaint! I give this school 5 stars all the way!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2012

I have had one childre graduate from that school and another is now in 4th grade and I can attest to the fact that this school is GREAT! I have postponed moving until my daughter finishes 5th grade for that reason. The teachers are awesome, and the former principal, Mr Edmunson, was just as awesome. I trust it will be the same with the new incomimg principal. 'If being awesome is contagious he will catch it' from the remainimg teachers...lol! Looking forward to anothe school year 2013.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2012

Our son started GSCES in K and is now in 3rd grade. Our daughter will be entering K in the Fall. We absolutely love the school, teachers and staff. The teachers and staff are hands on and are readily available. The classroom instruction is geared to all learning styles, from old school - notebook and pencil, to the netbook or to the promethean board. They understand that improvements can always be made and embrace that change may be needed. The teachers and staff expect the students to be respectful (not only to adults, but most importantly to one another), responsible, and safe at all times. And they have their own recognition program(s) for students that can demonstrate those actions. Further, they offer after-school clubs to the students with a wide range of activities (often free, with some charging a minimal fee to cover materials), this in addition to the other third party for fee activities. I honestly have thought about moving but have not based on my satisfaction with the school. It really is that GREAT.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2012

I LUV YOU Great Seneca Creek Elementary School!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We liked all my daughter's class teachers. They emphasize on overall student development. We are fully satisfied with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2011

The principal is horrible. He doesn't care about the students at all but instead dismisses any concern brought to him. The only saving grace for this school is that most of the teachers are outstanding.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

This is a very good school with professional caring staff and a wonderful energetic principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

I love that the school is GREEN - it was the first Gold Certified LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficiency Design) School in Maryland. I love that the Principal, Assistant Principal & ALL of the staff have the students' best interests in mind ALWAYS! Excellent education, technology & staff - while having fun - what more could you ask for?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 29, 2009

This school offers great Education and has wonderful staff. This school is built recently and is Leed certified in the state.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

135 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

127 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

126 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

129 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 36% 46%
Black 26% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 22% 6%
Hispanic 16% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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13010 Dairymaid Dr
Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: (301) 353-8500

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