The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in English language arts. The lowest is 54% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Woodfield Elementary
Woodfield Elementary is a regular public school in Gaithersburg, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Montgomery County Public Schools. It sits on Woodfield Road, in a part of the city where suburban and semi-rural characteristics blend, a short distance from the larger commercial corridors that define much of Gaithersburg’s growth. The school enrolls a moderate number of students for an elementary school, with enrollment distributed fairly evenly across the grades.
The student body is diverse. A large share of students are white, with significant representation of Hispanic and Black students, and smaller groups of Asian and multiracial students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, placing Woodfield Elementary in a middle range of economic need among area schools. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available records, so a full picture of special populations is incomplete.
On the state’s MCAP assessments in the most recent school year, Woodfield Elementary posted academic results that varied by subject. In English language arts, the share of students meeting proficiency standards was solid, with the strongest results in third grade and somewhat lower but still substantial rates in fourth and fifth grades. Math proficiency was more moderate: roughly half of students reached the bar in third and fourth grades, with a softer result in fifth grade. Science, tested only in fifth grade, fell in a similar range as math. Only one year of data was available, so it is not possible to see whether performance is improving or declining. The school could not be compared with other elementary schools in the county because the testing cohort was too small for a reliable comparison. A parent considering Woodfield may want to talk with the school about how math instruction is structured, especially in the upper elementary years.
No graduation rate is reported because the school serves only elementary grades. Attendance and discipline data were also absent from the available information.
The housing market around the school reflects the broader Montgomery County pattern of high home values and elevated rents, well above national benchmarks. The area has seen steady growth and development, with Gaithersburg functioning as a major employment hub for biotechnology and federal research. The city itself is large and diverse, with a mix of historic Olde Towne districts, newer planned communities, and corporate campuses. Walkability varies by neighborhood, and transit options include MARC commuter rail and bus service, with the Shady Grove Metro just outside the city limits.
Montgomery County Public Schools, the district that operates Woodfield Elementary, is a large system that recently introduced a new elementary literacy curriculum. The district is also conducting ongoing boundary studies as part of its long-term facilities planning, a process that could eventually affect which schools students attend. The district’s operating budget has grown, reflecting the county’s sustained investment in public education. These district-level decisions shape resources and programs at Woodfield Elementary, but the school’s own specific offerings, such as enrichment or intervention programs, were not detailed in the available data.
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