Clopper Mill Elementary School
Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: (240) 740-2180
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 440 students
Clopper Mill Elementary School, a public school located in Germantown, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Montgomery County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Clopper Mill Elementary School is a public school located in Germantown, MD. 440 students attend Clopper Mill Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: July 17, 2026
I got punched in the stomach and eye a few years ago and the nurses did NOTHING at all. Didnt call the teachers parents, didnt even give the student a correction, nothing. They barely do anything about the fights at this school, the test scores are below average, this school overall is a bust and none of the staff care or even check on the wellbeings of their students. Overall, dont register your child in this school
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Posted: July 30, 2025
Clopper Mill is a fantastic place for learning and growth. The teachers are outstanding, and the entire staff is professional, dedicated, and truly committed to student success
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Posted: July 28, 2025
Teachers are very professional and dedicated to the students.
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Posted: June 12, 2025
Worst school ever they need to check the teachers, my son came back saying he got touched inappropriately in his private parts
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Please please have them do background checks on the whole staff they will target your kids if they dont do what they want my son was constantly targeted at this school
Posted: August 25, 2023
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Posted: August 25, 2023
The school is great, my two daughters study there and they had all the support they needed to improve their skills.
Posted: June 19, 2017
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Posted: June 19, 2017
School is okay. Teachers are great. Mrs. Harp was wonderful !
Posted: June 16, 2017
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Posted: June 16, 2017
It was a great experience. My son had a wonderful teacher who would communicate with us very effectively. We attended a couple school events such as reading night and my son enjoyed that so much! Great school, great teachers, great experience : )
Posted: August 4, 2016
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For a first grader, the lessons were very reasonably short, maybe taking 10 minutes. This seemed a good amount to get kids just into the habit of doing homework. It also was a nice platform for discussing what things my son was learning in school.
Posted: August 4, 2016
I really think the system they have in place to encourage good behavior is excellent. It was wonderful to hear my son beam with pride when he had been awarded Cougar Cash for listening well in music class, or following directions. It definitely encouraged him to continue to follow the rules and set an example for his classmates.
Posted: August 4, 2016
My son just completed 1st grade here. I was concerned about the transition from Montessori pre-school to public school, but everything was seamless. The teachers and staff are wonderful, they clearly care about the kids. The small class sizes were excellent for my son, he was challenged in areas he excelled at and provided extra support where he was struggling. The principal (new I believe 4 years ago) has done an amazing job of creating a great environment for teachers and students. I hope more parent's review Clopper Mill, I believe it has really improved from when i first moved into the area. I look forward to next year.
Posted: June 13, 2016
The experience at this school has been amazing. I have nothing bad to say. I wish the school could win an award for their hard work
Posted: January 29, 2016
Teachers at Clopper Mill are very committed!! They have been very accommodating to my kids- one with special needs and one who is gifted.
Posted: January 29, 2016
Kids should not have to be up all night doing homework . They should have few to do so hey can have time for after school activities
Posted: June 28, 2015
Students are recognized on a monthly basis for exemplary behavior. My son was super happy to show me his student of the month certificate.
Posted: September 1, 2014
I am very satisfied with CMES, the teachers are awesome. They really care for the the students.
Posted: August 23, 2014
CMES is a fantastic school with caring, hard-working, and dedicated teachers/staff. I am proud to say that my child attends this school!
Posted: August 20, 2014
I believe in Clopper Mill. The teachers at CMES truly care and go above and beyond for their students and the current administration is awesome. I am proud to be a teacher at CMES and would send my own child here without hesitation.
Posted: April 30, 2014
Agree with others. I would not use Clopper Mill. Go visit and you'll see why.
Posted: April 30, 2014
This school has failed miserably. I would not advise selecting this ES if at all possible.
Posted: March 6, 2014
The school is striving to become great. Once I became a parent of this school I knew I was misinformed. 1.All of the children are bad: My children are very respectful, caring, and morally rich. They have made friends with children that possess the same traits. Clearly all of the children cannot be bad. Any children that are misguided I don t worry about because what is learned at home translates to the classroom. I know my children will not be misled. 2.The kids are less educated: My children attended daycare with children from other elementary schools in the Germantown area. They learn on the same level, are just as prepared, and all of Montgomery County Schools are taught the same curriculum. 3.The families are low income: In reality a lot of the families in the area own businesses and work for very prestige companies. I believe this opinion has come from the fact a lot of students are minorities. Unfortunately, minority= low income to some people. 4.The leadership is horrible: I have personally interacted with the leaders in the school. I Can t speak for the past but it currently has great principals and staff. Schedule a meeting and get to know them for yourselves.
Posted: January 21, 2014
Clopper Mill is an FANTASTIC example of Montgomery County Public Schools being one of the best in the nation. I would highly recommend this school to anyone concerned with a top notch program for their child.
Posted: January 20, 2014
Excellent progress at this school over the past 3 years. I can now highly recommend Clopper Mill to anyone considering this as an option for their kids! This is one of the best in the county!
Posted: January 20, 2014
Clopper Mill is a top 100 school in the DC area for 2013! There is a reason that this school has been on the incline over the past two years! Excellent staff and academic programs! Clopper Mill may soon be a magnet school for the county!
Posted: November 19, 2012
This school needs a lot of work! It's just should not be called a school because it is a horrible learning environment
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Water's Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Germantown | MD | 2.5 mi | |
| 2 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 3.2 mi | |
| 3 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 9.7 mi | |
| 4 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 10.3 mi | |
| 5 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 11.4 mi | |
| 6 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 12.8 mi | |
| 7 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 15.9 mi | |
| 8 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 16.2 mi | |
| 9 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 16.4 mi | |
| 10 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 16.8 mi | |
| 11 | Fox Mill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Herndon | VA | 17.3 mi | |
| 12 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 17.5 mi | |
| 13 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 18 mi | |
| 14 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 19.3 mi | |
| 15 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 19.4 mi | |
| 16 | Franklin Glen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 19.6 mi | |
| 17 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 19.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 2.8 mi | |
| 2 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 14.4 mi | |
| 3 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 17.1 mi | |
| 4 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 17.5 mi | |
| 5 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 17.8 mi | |
| 6 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 18.8 mi | |
| 7 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 19 mi | |
| 8 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 19.2 mi |
| Base | Distance |
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| Walter Reed Medical Center | 14.1 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 20.3 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 21.3 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 21.5 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 21.5 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 22.4 mi. |
| Pentagon | 22.7 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 23.9 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 24 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 24 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 24.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 24.3 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 25.6 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 28.6 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 31.5 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 31.5 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 37.2 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 39.6 mi. |
| Shepherd Field | 42.1 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 43.4 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 44 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 44.1 mi. |
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