D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Kemp Mill Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 411 Sisson St, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in Maryland
Growth
D
Students gain 0.55 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 17th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
412
Students
enrolled
10.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%23/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%17/100Students gain 0.55 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 3rd percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% 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 −5 points worse 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 proficiency32% (−12 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−2 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
Black30%50%reading +0 pts, math +26 pts82nd percentile (list)
Hispanic27%32%reading -1 pts, math +7 pts52nd percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading +1 pts, math +10 pts61st 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 411 Sisson St
City Silver Spring
ZIP Code 20902
District 2400480
NCES School ID 240048000858
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 20902

Understanding the community around Kemp Mill Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $105,677
Per Capita Income $47,137
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%
High School or Higher 82.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $486,300
Median Rent $2,002
Owner-Occupied 64.0%
Renter-Occupied 36.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Kemp Mill Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 85.7%
Black 10.0%
White 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Races 0.7%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 412
Teachers (FTE) 39.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Kemp Mill Elementary?
Kemp Mill Elementary has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Kemp Mill Elementary?
Kemp Mill Elementary has 412 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1.
What grades does Kemp Mill Elementary serve?
Kemp Mill Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Kemp Mill Elementary receive per student?
Kemp Mill Elementary receives $20,473 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Kemp Mill Elementary in 20902 ▼
Avg Home Value
$543,619
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,108
1-Year Change
+1.6%
% Renters
36.0%

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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