The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in English language arts. The lowest is 64% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Chevy Chase Elementary
Chevy Chase Elementary is a regular public school serving grades three through five in the Montgomery County Public Schools district. It sits in the affluent, primarily residential community of Chevy Chase, Maryland, a historic streetcar suburb of Washington, D.C. that was developed from the 1890s onward with a deliberate ban on commerce in its residential neighborhoods. The school draws from a network of small incorporated villages and the unincorporated census-designated place, all sharing tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks, and walking-distance access to the Friendship Heights shopping and transit hub along Connecticut Avenue.
The school’s academic results from the 2024-25 school year show strong performance on the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program. In math, the share of students meeting or exceeding the state’s proficiency standard rose from grade three to grade five, with a solid majority of fourth and fifth graders scoring at that level. In English language arts, the pattern was similar and even stronger: the proportion of proficient students increased steadily across the three tested grades, reaching a high share by fifth grade. On the fifth-grade science assessment, a clear majority of students also met the proficiency benchmark. Overall, across all grades and subjects, most Chevy Chase Elementary students are performing at or above the state’s target for proficiency. Because the school only has a single year of available assessment data, there is no trend to examine.
The student body numbers about the size typical for an upper-elementary school in the county. The demographic composition reflects the surrounding community’s character but also includes substantial diversity. Roughly half the students are white, a quarter are Black, and the rest are Hispanic, Asian, or multiracial. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a share that is notable given the area’s overall affluence. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available for this school. The school does not have a Title I designation reported in the available records.
Chevy Chase Elementary is part of a large district that has recently made notable instructional and operational changes. Montgomery County Public Schools adopted a new elementary literacy curriculum, Benchmark Advance and HMH Into Reading, beginning in the 2023-24 school year, a shift that affects how reading is taught across all elementary grades. The district’s operating budget has grown substantially, and it receives a large portion of the county’s total budget. MCPS has also been conducting a systemwide boundary analysis as part of its long-term facilities planning, a process that could eventually affect attendance zones for schools including Chevy Chase Elementary.
The housing market in the Chevy Chase area is among the most expensive in the state. Home values are very high, and rents are correspondingly elevated, making affordability a significant consideration for families. The price of a typical home is many multiples of national median household income, and rent consumes a large share of income. The local unemployment rate has been low and stable, reflecting the broader economy of the Washington region.
Chevy Chase Elementary itself is a grades three through five school, meaning children attend a different school for kindergarten through second grade and then move on to a middle school—either Silver Creek or Westland, depending on zoning—before attending Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. This staged progression is typical for the area and is something families should account for when considering the full K through twelve pathway. The school does not offer programs that would be captured in a typical course-access or extracurricular summary, and no information on staffing ratios or discipline was available. A parent interested in those details would want to inquire directly with the school.
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