The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in Math. The lowest is 34% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Cashell Elementary
Cashell Elementary serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Rockville, a city that is both the county seat of Montgomery County and a dense commercial and technology corridor hub. The school is a regular public school within Montgomery County Public Schools, one of the largest and most fiscally substantial districts in the region, a district that has recently adopted a new elementary literacy curriculum and continues to study school boundaries as part of long-term facilities planning.
The student body is diverse in its composition. White students make up the largest share, followed by Hispanic students, then Black and Asian students, with a smaller number of students identifying as two or more races. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available for this profile, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how it serves these populations.
On state assessments, Cashell’s results show a pattern that depends on subject and grade. In English language arts, third graders had a strong proficiency rate, with a large majority of students meeting the state’s benchmark. Fourth graders also cleared a majority threshold, while fifth graders were closer to half proficient. In math, third graders also showed a strong proficiency rate. Fourth graders fell below the majority mark, and fifth graders’ results were reported as a range landing just around the halfway point. Science results for fifth graders were lower, with roughly one in three students reaching proficiency on the state science assessment. A parent may want to discuss these subject-and-grade variations with the school, particularly the drop in math between third and fourth grade and the relatively low science results.
Because only one year of assessment data was available, it is not possible to say whether these performance levels represent a trend or a single-year snapshot. The school does not serve high school grades, so no graduation rate is applicable.
The housing context in Cashell’s zip code places home values well above the state median, which is itself above the national median. Rents in the area are similarly elevated. The estimated monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced home in the zip code is substantial, and the rent-to-income ratio suggests that housing costs consume a notable share of household income. This is consistent with Rockville’s position as a desirable, amenity-rich suburb within commuting distance of Washington, D.C., with access to Metro, MARC, and Amtrak rail service, and a downtown that has undergone significant redevelopment.
Rockville’s economy is anchored by large public-sector employers, including the county government and the school district itself, along with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Montgomery College. The city sits within the Interstate technology corridor and has experienced steady population growth.
For a family considering Cashell, the school offers a core academic program in a standard elementary setting within a strong, well-funded district. The assessment results are mixed across subjects and grades, with some strong showings and some areas that fall short of a majority of students meeting proficiency. The community context is that of an affluent, growing suburban city with high housing costs and a large institutional employer base. Parents may want to ask about the school’s approach to math instruction from third grade onward, as well as its science curriculum in the upper grades, and to inquire directly about support services for English learners and students with disabilities.
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