A+
Excellent
96/100

Carderock Springs Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 7401 Persimmon Tree Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
3.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 99th percentile in Maryland
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.12 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 71st percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Maryland for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
333
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%99/1003.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%71/100Students gain 1.12 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 65th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 5% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+38 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency81% (+44 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%82%reading +23 pts, math +25 pts96th percentile (list)
Asian85%85%reading +11 pts, math +7 pts76th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7401 Persimmon Tree Lane
City Bethesda
ZIP Code 20817
District 2400480
NCES School ID 240048000798
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20817

Understanding the community around Carderock Springs Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $231,292
Per Capita Income $118,180
Poverty Rate 2.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 77.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 85.6%
High School or Higher 97.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,081,500
Median Rent $2,939
Owner-Occupied 83.1%
Renter-Occupied 16.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Carderock Springs Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.2%
Asian 14.1%
Hispanic/Latino 11.7%
Two or More Races 11.4%
Black 6.0%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 333
Teachers (FTE) 24.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Carderock Springs Elementary?
Carderock Springs Elementary has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Carderock Springs Elementary?
Carderock Springs Elementary has 333 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Carderock Springs Elementary serve?
Carderock Springs Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Carderock Springs Elementary receive per student?
Carderock Springs Elementary receives $20,473 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Carderock Springs Elementary in 20817 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,307,719
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,712
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
16.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026