Arcola Elementary School
Silver Spring, MD 20902
Phone: (301) 287-8585
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 729 students
Arcola Elementary School, a public school located in Silver Spring, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Montgomery County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Arcola Elementary School is a public school located in Silver Spring, MD. 729 students attend Arcola Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
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| Test Scores | 4/10 | 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 | 3/10 | 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: June 1, 2025
Es una Escuela que ayudan a sus estudiantes a ser los mejores y a desempeñar cualquier obstáculo que se presente , son muy amables los maestros y todo el l personal que Dios bendiga grandemente a Arcola Elementary
Posted: June 1, 2025
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Posted: July 7, 2023
I have been really happy with my experience at Arcola Elementary. I've been very pleased to see how aware the school is of families' differing economic constraints and the efforts made to ensure all students have access to resources. For example, last year all students received a backpack with school supplies. This ensured that students had the materials they needed for a successful year, without drawing attention to which students had more need than others. I'm also excited to see how the PTA has grown this past year, particularly its impressive fundraising efforts. They were able to fund a lot of great programs and activities that benefited the children's learning. Also important-- the teachers are great! I really appreciate the communication I received from my daughter's teacher. Whenever I reached out with a question, I always received a prompt reply. Finally, I'm thrilled with the great introduction to learning my child received this past year. My child's reading and math skills have improved significantly this past year, and I can't wait to see what she learns in 1st grade.
Posted: July 7, 2023
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Posted: April 23, 2023
The teachers are wonderful. The administration is absolutely awful. Children in a tier 1 school should be held to higher standards than all other schools. When it comes to communication with the parents, and concern over bullying, attendance, and general safety (children unaccounted for/unsupervised), the administration (NOT THE TEACHERS) is grossly unapologetically apathetic.
I absolutely have no idea how this school's administrators receive accolades when children test well, but do not hold themselves accountable for the negatives listed above.
Posted: April 23, 2023
Posted: January 26, 2023
I am so thrilled to see the community response in our ever growing and active PTA. The teachers are all so incredibly passionate, and my children have loved growing and learning at the school. I am grateful that I am able to send my children to a culturally diverse school which has an innovative school year as well as having such a strong focus on mindfulness and personal responsibility.
Posted: January 26, 2023
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Posted: January 20, 2023
Honestly, I was hesitant about Arcola because of their score on GreatSchools. I was completely wrong, and now understand how inaccurate it was to base your childs experience on an arbitrary rating. My child is THRIVING and Im so appreciative of the Arcola Admin, Teachers, and Staff!
Due to COVID lockdowns, my child didn't really have the social and writing skills heading into Kindergarten. However, my child is now writing sentences, has a core group of friends, and I attribute that to my child's teacher and the school's emphasis on parent engagement.
Another bright spot is that Arcolas PTA was reinvigorated this year and its nice to see a stronger parent community forming. From the annual FunRun, to book fairs, teacher appreciation breakfasts, and other fun events, its amazing how much love the PTA shows to the school and the students.
Finally, no school is perfect, so there are some communication challenges and minor administration/operations issues that the school continues working on, but its not for the lack of trying. I appreciate the hard work admin, staff, and teachers put in every single day with the resources they have at hand.
Posted: January 20, 2023
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Posted: January 17, 2023
We are very happy at Arcola Elementary School. As a Title 1 school, their grade class sizes are smaller and teachers can actually spend 1:1 time with students that are above or below their learning levels. We have had some incidents with our child that needed to involve the counselor, and we are very happy to hear that their approach is similar to responsive parenting, which I really appreciate. I felt like my kids teacher and counselor were respectful of my child. Also, admin is easy to get in touch with, and we felt heard by them! My family and I have grown to love Arcola and have felt the community there.
Posted: January 17, 2023
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Posted: January 12, 2023
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Posted: January 12, 2023
We are very happy to be a part of the great Arcola Elementary School family. All the hard work of the teachers and staff can be felt in each and every school activity which translates to a positive atmosphere for the students. My daughter thrives and is doing exceptionally well with the help of her teachers. We love Arcola!
Posted: January 12, 2023
Arcola fosters a wonderful learning environment and experience for all students that walk through the doors. Communication issues may exist, but its not for lack of effort on the part of the administration in my opinion. Classes are smaller than most other schools because of its Title 1 standing which benefits each and every student.
Teachers are committed to their students and there are resources available to every student and family in every socioeconomic situation.
Bottom line: our family decided to postpone moving out of the area after our first few months at Arcola. Our daughter began Kindergaten there in 2021 and were eagerly looking forward to sending our son in 2026.
Posted: January 12, 2023
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Posted: January 10, 2023
Arcola is a good school for students and families, as it does a great job of providing assistance and resources to meet the needs. There is an active PTA that provides support to meet the schools needs, and enrichment opportunities for the children. The schools Title I and innovative status bridge a gap for the community here. The school has around 30 extra days of instruction, while also following the traditional MCPS school calendar. The curriculum can use more work to better utilize the extra school time. Given the needs of the school, there are also staffing and funding challenges, but the school does a great job of ensuring needs are met.
Posted: January 10, 2023
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Posted: January 10, 2023
My daughter enjoys attending Arcola. We had a couple of options but decided on Arcola. The staff, the PTA, the after school programs and the diversity in the school keep us returning. The school tries hard to get to know all the students while providing programs to keep them engaged. Keep up the good work Arcola!
Posted: August 23, 2022
El personal que atiende a los padres de el colegio arcola son unas señoras muy mal agentes discriminan y se hablan entre ellas en inglés como no lo entiendo aprovechan para mal hablar. Nunca hay quien uno nesecita muy negligentes en cada caso de cada estudiante. Todos o están de vacaciones y la excusa de ellas para su negligencia es falta de personal y mientras los niños en casa sin recibir educación.
Posted: August 23, 2022
Posted: March 19, 2020
Mis hijos están en esta escuela, pero ahora que he tenido el tipo de investigar más específicamente acerca del nuevo mundo programa innovativo me doy cuenta que nos han estado mintiendo en cuanto a la información que nos han dado del bn porque de este programa, la escuela está muy por debajo del porcentaje que debería tener a oo que va del año y es por eso que le han impuesto este programa , no es para que los niños aprendan nuevas actividades, este año son las únicas dos escuelas , es mentira que iban implementarlo en todas , creo que deberían ser claros e informar con la verdad....
Posted: September 5, 2019
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Posted: September 5, 2019
Our oldest son has been with Arcola for Kindergarten and starting first grade. We enjoy the school resource including the Innovative School Calendar year, which starts 30 days early in July during summer to reduce learning regression during the summer time. And this year, they would be funded to pilot one of the first project-based STEM learning curriculum. As a parent, I feel excited about the school ability to apply novel teaching approach and philosophy. Looking forward to see the impact it will have on our school's children academic and social-emotional development.
Posted: July 20, 2018
Excellent. We love how the s hook has carnivals and dances and family events throughout the year. The school is a strong inclusive community. Plus FREE summer enrichment programs and FREE after school stem program.
Posted: July 20, 2018
Posted: July 20, 2018
Because its a title 1 school class size is small and all kids get a ton of personalized attention.
Posted: July 20, 2018
The motto is responsibility, respect, safety. All kids practice it everyday.
Posted: July 20, 2018
Extremely involved principal, staff, and PTA. The principal even has monthly patent coffee chats.
Posted: July 20, 2018
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Posted: July 19, 2018
My son is thriving here at Arcola. We value the diversity of the families, appreciate the friendliness of the administration and faculty, and I'm truly impressed how in such a large school it feels like a community.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 1.6 mi | |
| 2 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 2.1 mi | |
| 3 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 3.3 mi | |
| 4 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 3.6 mi | |
| 5 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 3.9 mi | |
| 6 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 4.4 mi | |
| 7 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 5.5 mi | |
| 8 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 5.6 mi | |
| 9 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 6.3 mi | |
| 10 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 10.6 mi | |
| 11 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 11.2 mi | |
| 12 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 11.4 mi | |
| 13 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 12.6 mi | |
| 14 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 13.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
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| 1 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 3.3 mi | |
| 2 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 3.8 mi | |
| 3 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 9.3 mi | |
| 4 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 10.3 mi | |
| 5 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 10.4 mi | |
| 6 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 10.6 mi | |
| 7 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 10.9 mi | |
| 8 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 11 mi | |
| 9 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 12.1 mi | |
| 10 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 13.1 mi | |
| 11 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 13.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 4.2 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 11.5 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 11.7 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 12 mi. |
| Pentagon | 12.1 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 12.1 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 12.3 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 12.6 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 14.2 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 15.3 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 15.4 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 16.6 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 18.4 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 23.8 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 24.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 27.3 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 30 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 30.8 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 32.4 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 34.2 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 41.5 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 48.5 mi. |
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