Darnestown Elementary School

15030 Turkey Foot Rd

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

School District

Montgomery County Public Schools
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

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GreatSchools Rating

The school rating calculation is based on four ratings: the Student Progress Rating or Academic Progress Rating, College Readiness Rating, Equity Rating, and Test Score Rating each designed to show different facets of school success. Learn more about GreatSchools Ratings

Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 14, 2024

I don't like that my daughters teacher quit In the beginning of the school year and it seems like everyone is trying to make it work without a permanent teacher. I am not very happy about it at the moment.
Submitted by other on April 23, 2024

I agree with other reviewers. I have 4 children, 3 who attended other elementary schools. Darnestown Elementary by far is the best elementary school! The class sizes are small, teachers are devoted, engaging and truly care about student success. My youngest was very sad to "graduate"...didn't want to leave such a nurturing and stimulating environment. She often talks about her many wonderful memories made there (she's a high school junior). I am exceedingly grateful to all the exceptional teachers and staff at this phenomenal school!
Submitted by parent on August 08, 2020

I make these comments based on my observations of the students, teachers and staff at Darnestown Elementary school for the past 32 years. Your rating appears based on flawed and inadequate data. For example, you rate academic progress 5 of 10 for all students and 6 of 10 for white students, But…. at the same time, you rate test scores 8 of 10 for all students and 9 of 10 for white students, a 3-point differential that cannot be explained. My four children all attended Darnestown. It is the closest thing to a private school I have ever seen in a public institution. In addition to teaching assistants, parents assisted in each class ensuring subjects were learned by all of the students. The children were nurtured and looked forward to attending school every day. All received an excellent education. Understandably, there is a great deal of community pride in the school. It has been that way for decades. You have no basis to rate Darnestown on a 7 out of 10. If you do not have enough information to accurately rate a school you should say so and enter no rating. Shame on you.
Submitted by parent on September 19, 2015

I am surprised to see that this school only earned a rating of 7. My children have loved their time at Darnestown ES. The teachers are fabulous, as is the principal. They are taught not only academics, but how to have good character. The fact that it is a small school means that everyone knows each other, and each child is nurtured and respected for who they are. I have only good things to say about Darnestown.
Submitted by other on June 27, 2008

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