Cresthaven Elementary School
Silver Spring, MD 20903
Phone: (240) 740-0580
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 3,4,5 • 450 students
Cresthaven Elementary School, a public school located in Silver Spring, MD, serves grades 3-5 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.
Cresthaven Elementary School is a public school located in Silver Spring, MD. 450 students attend Cresthaven Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4/10 | 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. |
Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.
Posted: May 30, 2026
Worst school that my son has ever attended. Instead of remaining impartial regarding my sons custody case that involves myself and his mother, these people have been adding to the stress by having a teacher send my sons mother an entire lie thru their messaging system and then no one taking accountability once I found out. They dont want to give me a progress report for my sons report card and now he has made two cs on his report card. Do not let your kids go here
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Posted: June 25, 2025
Parents told me this school had problems and I should have listened. Some teachers are good, but many do the bare minimum or LESS. Some act like they don't even want to be at chresthaven. The principal (Sherri Gordon) tells parents what they want to hear but she does not actually fix problems when you tell her. She just gives lip service and ignores theproblems . And one teacher bullied my kid the entire school year. I would name the teacher to warn parents to keep their kid out of that class, but naming anyone other than the principal is not allowed in reviews
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Posted: November 13, 2024
I have to say that there are many skilled and dedicated teachers. However, the principal bullies teachers and is actively against inclusive curriculum supported by Montgomery County. Equally disturbing is her lack of awareness about the rights and needs of students with disabilities. She frequently blames families and excuses the disorganization of the school by blaming others rather than taking accountability for what she controls.
The students and families at this school are amazing. There are many hard working teachers but many are driven out by the toxic culture created by this principal.
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Posted: March 27, 2017
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Posted: March 27, 2017
It is a shame that this school gets such a low rating here based on historical test scores. My daughter has had amazing, engaged teachers over the past two years. They have done a great job of teaching the children at various levels. We are very happy here. The PTA meetings are always full, the school has a great community.
Posted: December 1, 2016
This school has had a major turnaround in the last few years. The local parents are invested in making it a great place. All of my daughter's teachers have been dedicated and she has had a wonderful experience. We appreciate the opportunities for gifted and talented, as well as afterschool programs.
Posted: December 1, 2016
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We have loved the enrichment opportunities at the school.
Posted: December 1, 2016
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The service projects are a good lesson for the kids.
Posted: December 1, 2016
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Posted: November 4, 2015
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Posted: November 4, 2015
My son really loves going to school every day. His teachers are very very helpful and caring.
Posted: December 2, 2013
My daughter is enjoying her year at Cresthaven, and I am enjoying watching her have a even deeper passion for learning. Ms. Murray is such a wonderful teacher and I see that she really has a passion to want her kids to exceed she really has a love and passion for teaching.
Posted: September 8, 2013
My daughter had a wonderful experience at Cresthaven. The teachers are great. My son starts this year, and is looking forward to it, as am I.
Posted: March 8, 2012
I am not sure what this parent is talking about and would love to sit down and see where the communication broke down. All the teachers I know (I don't know all of them but I know a lot) are exceptional. I have never heard of any child being pulled out of the school (my child has been a student there for the past 3 years) and the school is near capacity. I am on the PTA board and feel like the staff is doing an excellent job. If only the parents were more involved with the PTA and their children's education instead of being so passive and then complaining that things aren't done the way THEY would want to...
Posted: March 7, 2012
This school leaves a lot to be desired. Don't let the beautiful new building kid you. The teachers are terrible, the administration doesn't know the right hand from the left. Many families in this otherwise nice neighborhood pull their kids out of there - and now I have done so too. Funny thing is, this school has had this reputation for 30 years. Shame on Montgomery County.
Posted: January 10, 2012
I said to thank with all the teachers and the Principal of the Cresthaven .You are so so good and so so nice My students grow up from this school,now they are going well at middle school and high school.
Posted: January 9, 2012
Splitting up this school with Roscoe Nix was a terrible decision. I live in the Cresthaven neighborhood, but two of my four elementary kids are bussed to Roscoe Nix. It dosen't make any sense. Worst schools I have ever dealt with. Now I know why so many kids in my neighborhood go to private schools. My family will be moving ASAP based on the school experience alone.
Posted: March 23, 2010
This school is amazing. The teachers and principal really care. They have created a positive social and learning environment. Great job!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 0.3 mi | |
| 2 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 1.2 mi | |
| 3 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 1.6 mi | |
| 4 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 2.4 mi | |
| 5 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 3.1 mi | |
| 6 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 6.7 mi | |
| 7 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 7.1 mi | |
| 8 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 7.1 mi | |
| 9 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 8.4 mi | |
| 10 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 9.9 mi | |
| 11 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 10 mi | |
| 12 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 13 mi | |
| 13 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 13.3 mi | |
| 14 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 13.6 mi | |
| 15 | Midway Common | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Meade | MD | 13.6 mi | |
| 16 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 13.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 0.3 mi | |
| 2 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 3.2 mi | |
| 3 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 8.8 mi | |
| 4 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 9.1 mi | |
| 5 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 9.3 mi | |
| 6 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 9.5 mi | |
| 7 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 9.7 mi | |
| 8 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 10.7 mi | |
| 9 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 12.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 6 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 10.2 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 10.5 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 11 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 11.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 11.3 mi. |
| Pentagon | 11.4 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 11.9 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 13 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 14.2 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 15.3 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 16.2 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 16.2 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 23.5 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 25.4 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 26.8 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 27.1 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 27.9 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 31.9 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 36.9 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 42.1 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 47.3 mi. |
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