Watkins Mill Elementary School
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Phone: (240) 740-5280
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 729 students
Watkins Mill Elementary School, a public school located in Montgomery Village, 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.
Watkins Mill Elementary School is a public school located in Montgomery Village, MD. 729 students attend Watkins Mill Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 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 25, 2023
I went to this school from Kindergarten to 2nd, And I would have to say my experience was not great. I would often hear kids doing disrespectful things to teacher and not being disciplined, I would also get bullied and ignored myself. the teachers here were biased to some students who were more white or light skinned, it made a lot of us feel left out. The school did events where you could participate in. I'm glad that I moved away from that school and no longer a student.
Posted: June 25, 2023
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Posted: February 14, 2020
Terrible!!! We are very disappointed and hate the school! The teachers are the only positive part and they cant even handle the amount of kids with bad behavior!
Posted: February 14, 2020
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Posted: February 14, 2020
My daughter has been bullied and assaulted at this school!
Posted: February 14, 2020
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Posted: February 14, 2020
My daughter has been bullied and assaulted at this school as a first grader! There are many children with behavioral problems here.
Posted: August 14, 2018
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Posted: August 14, 2018
My daughter has been a student at Watkins Mill since kindergarten. She has excelled in all subjects thanks to all the one on one help that she has been provided with! The staff there is amazing and they do an amazing job communicating with parents. I couldn't be any happier!
Posted: August 14, 2018
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Posted: May 24, 2016
My son has been attending Watkins Mill for 2yrs going on 3 all I have to say is positive feedback...the school has helped my son significantly....Everyone in the school including office staff/nurse is helpful & kind, I want to thank everyone in the special learning center and speech therapist without your help who know where my son would be today
Posted: January 16, 2014
This is my daughters first year at this school and i hate it... My kids have gone to multiple schools throughout montgomery county and this is by far my least favorite.. The office staff and her teacher do not know how communicate with parents
Posted: October 28, 2013
My daughter went to this school and she enjoyed it. We also met with teachers time to time, and we got good feedback from teachers.
Posted: May 5, 2013
My grandson goes here ans seems to like it very much all though he had problems in the beginning and that was taken care of as soon as possible. That is why I want to get information on the events at the school
Posted: September 16, 2012
Watkins Mill Elementary is a great school. The staff are caring and have always been responsive to any questions or concerns that I have had. The PTA has become more active in the last few years and with a little more parent involvement could be very successful.
Posted: July 1, 2012
My child had a great K experience but when she got to 1st grade it just seemed like her teacher did not really want to be there. Very disappointing. The school leadership also leaves a lot to be desired.
Posted: June 2, 2011
My child went to Watkins Mill Elementary and she loved it. We have moved all over the local area and have had school with in walking distance and I wouldnt take her out of the school because i have notice the great education that she has resived thanks to the great teachers there that made a diffrefrence. There might have been a few downs but they make sure everything gets better as soon as possible.
Posted: January 1, 2011
This school is over burdened the majority of the community is not involved with their children or the school. A lot of the teachers care but can't possibly handle all of the issues the kids have. This school is a sad example of what happens when parents aren't involved in their childrens education.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 3.5 mi | |
| 2 | Water's Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Germantown | MD | 3.9 mi | |
| 3 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 8.7 mi | |
| 4 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 10.1 mi | |
| 5 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 10.2 mi | |
| 6 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 12.2 mi | |
| 7 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 14.1 mi | |
| 8 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 14.2 mi | |
| 9 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 14.6 mi | |
| 10 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 15.6 mi | |
| 11 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 15.6 mi | |
| 12 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 16.5 mi | |
| 13 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 16.7 mi | |
| 14 | Fox Mill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Herndon | VA | 19.1 mi | |
| 15 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 19.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 3.7 mi | |
| 2 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 15.6 mi | |
| 3 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 15.6 mi | |
| 4 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 17.1 mi | |
| 5 | Hammond Hills | Laurel | MD | 17.3 mi | |
| 6 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 18.4 mi | |
| 7 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 18.6 mi | |
| 8 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 19.2 mi | |
| 9 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 19.6 mi | |
| 10 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 19.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 13 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 20.7 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 20.9 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 21.8 mi. |
| Pentagon | 22.1 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 22.1 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 23 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 23 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 23.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 23.4 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 23.5 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 23.8 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 24.8 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 25.9 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 30.3 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 31.7 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 34.4 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 40 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 40.9 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 41.5 mi. |
| Shepherd Field | 44.4 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 45.4 mi. |
