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Fallsmead Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 545 students

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5 stars

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Posted September 30, 2011

My daughter attends Fallsmead and it is a pure joy to know that she's being taught by such a caring, diligent and knowledgeable staff. Fallsmead is the quintessential neighborhood school - that happens to be in a fabulous Mayberry type neighborhood where people seem to genuinely enjoy other's company and creating an environment where children LOVE to learn.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2010

My son is going into 1st grade and I couldn't be happier with the education he is getting. The staff is wonderful and fully involved. It is really easy to contact anyone at the school from teacher to principal. My daughter will be entering Kindergarten this fall and I expect the same great experience this coming year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2008

Excellent School. My son has been in 3 other schools. He still misses his old friends, friendly teachers, still I prefer this school since my son said he finds the learning here both Challenging and Fun at the same time. The school ranking is good, the neighbourhood is nice and safe and its a nice place to grow up.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2008

My daughter goes to Fallsmead and I am PTA Treasurer as well. We are glad we moved to Fallsmead area.
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Posted October 4, 2006

Very good academic school. Teachers are well trained and like working at the school. Excellent afterschool activities put on through the PTA (science fair, parents night out, etc.). Only real negative is the administrative positions are lacking (i.e. principle not supportive of parents concerns.) However, overall excellent school and great, fun learning environment for kids.
—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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
99%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
77%
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 54% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 32% 6%
Black 7% 38%
Hispanic 7% 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 7%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1800 Greenplace Ter
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (301) 279-4984

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