East Silver Spring Elementary School
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (240) 740-0620
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 516 students
East Silver Spring 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 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
East Silver Spring Elementary School is a public school located in Silver Spring, MD. 516 students attend East Silver Spring Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 6/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 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: November 20, 2023
We love ESS. It is a focus school so class sizes are small, and itÂ’s a smaller school with mostly walkers. Two of our teachers have been fantastic, one was not and resigned but the administration communicated well with parents and ensured a smooth transition. I like how families are so engaged with the school and practically everyone comes to school events. The school also has a magical atrium garden that grows tons of food for students, including grapes, strawberries, paw paws, and salad. The school is diverse and always communicates in 3 languages (English SpaniSh and Amharic). If you want a school with engaged families, good teachers, and diversity, come here!
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Posted: October 16, 2020
Some homework but not an overwhelming amount.
Posted: October 16, 2020
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Posted: October 16, 2020
Our sons had special requirements and we were amazed by the level of support provided.
Posted: October 16, 2020
Our sons complained occasionally of bullying but we felt the playground managers were pretty much on it.
Posted: October 16, 2020
Overall excellent. Our two sons had 8 teachers in total. Of those, one was bad and didn't even finish out the year, 2 were so so, 2 were very good, and 3 were superb, the kind of teacher kids remember warmly for the rest of their life. The principle was outstanding, as were the support staff. It's a friendly, caring neighborhood school, with unusually deep resources for kids with learning disabilities.
Posted: March 1, 2018
Posted: March 1, 2018
The teachers are not understanding towards students, and have tended to have very bias notions based of others opinions. Also there have been numerous occasions on favoritism. While my son attended here, there were three notable accounts of Teachers bullying students.
Posted: March 1, 2018
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Posted: March 1, 2018
I would look around before sending your child, and if it is a must..be prepared to be VERY active in the school, otherwise your child will be treated any kinda way. While the teachers want you child to learn to work independently, they themselves have yet to do so.
Posted: August 25, 2013
I love East Silver Spring... great community school and very diverse in everyway you can think!
Posted: June 13, 2013
I love this school. The entire environment is so warm and comfortable for parents and children alike. Every teacher and administrator seems to know my kids- because they make it a point to. The diversity is a welcome mix. Bullying is not an issue whatsoever and through everyone's differences my children have learned that truly everyone is the same inside. I cannot say enough good things about this school- you don't have to worry for a second that your children won't be happy there, because they definitely will be!
Posted: June 13, 2013
This school is wonderful!!! The teachers and staff are the best. They truly care for the students and they know them very well. The teachers and staff go above and beyond. My children never want to leave this school. The diversity also makes the school great. The students are also caring toward one another and I believe they model how they are treated at the school. I highly recommend ESS. The great schools rating should be much higher.
Posted: February 4, 2012
We love ESS! Our two children attend--the oldest is in 3rd grade and the youngest is in kindergarten. We love the low student to teacher ratio, and the fact that the school was newly renovated and expanded two years ago. No pods/temporary classrooms due to overcrowding here! Our 3rd grader has had accelerated reading and math since kindergarten, and is now at a 5th grade math level. (This is compared to statewide/nationwide standards, by the way, not due to artificial grade inflation.) We love the diversity of the school! It gives our children an enriching educational experience where they can learn about other cultures and other socio-economic groups first-hand. Plus, the community is welcoming and inclusive.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 0.5 mi | |
| 2 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 2.6 mi | |
| 3 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 3.1 mi | |
| 4 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 3.4 mi | |
| 5 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 4.5 mi | |
| 6 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 5.2 mi | |
| 7 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 6.2 mi | |
| 8 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 7.5 mi | |
| 9 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 8 mi | |
| 10 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 9.2 mi | |
| 11 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 10.2 mi | |
| 12 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 10.5 mi | |
| 13 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 10.9 mi | |
| 14 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 11.1 mi | |
| 15 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 11.1 mi | |
| 16 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 11.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 0.6 mi | |
| 2 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 3.1 mi | |
| 3 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 6 mi | |
| 4 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 6.7 mi | |
| 5 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 7.1 mi | |
| 6 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 8 mi | |
| 7 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 9.8 mi | |
| 8 | Laurel | Laurel | MD | 11.8 mi | |
| 9 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 12 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 4.3 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 7.9 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 8.2 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 8.4 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 8.4 mi. |
| Pentagon | 8.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 8.8 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 9.1 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 10.5 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 12.4 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 13.5 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 14.5 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 16.5 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 20.7 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 24.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 27.9 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 28.4 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 29.2 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 29.3 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 37.9 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 39.3 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 44.9 mi. |
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