B+
Above Average
81/100

Ritchie Park Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1514 Dunster Rd, Rockville, MD 20854
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 96th percentile in Maryland
Growth
C
Students gain 0.94 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 36th 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

81
Repit Score
out of 100
361
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%96/1002.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%36/100Students gain 0.94 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 36th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 12% 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 +7 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 proficiency66% (+22 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency63% (+26 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
White72%77%reading +13 pts, math +20 pts87th percentile (list)
Black35%25%reading +5 pts, math +1 pts56th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +21 pts, math +25 pts91st percentile (list)
Asian85%75%reading +11 pts, math -3 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income55%35%reading +28 pts, math +12 pts94th 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 1514 Dunster Rd
City Rockville
ZIP Code 20854
District 2400480
NCES School ID 240048000904
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20854

Understanding the community around Ritchie Park Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $241,697
Per Capita Income $106,681
Poverty Rate 1.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 82.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 85.7%
High School or Higher 97.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,042,200
Median Rent $3,056
Owner-Occupied 89.9%
Renter-Occupied 10.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ritchie Park Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 47.7%
Asian 21.1%
Hispanic/Latino 13.3%
Black 11.1%
Two or More Races 5.8%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 361
Teachers (FTE) 22.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ritchie Park Elementary?
Ritchie Park Elementary has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Ritchie Park Elementary?
Ritchie Park Elementary has 361 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Ritchie Park Elementary serve?
Ritchie Park Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ritchie Park Elementary receive per student?
Ritchie Park Elementary receives $20,473 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ritchie Park Elementary in 20854 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,287,709
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,589
1-Year Change
+2.1%
% Renters
10.1%

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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