How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Clearspring Elementary | Montgomery Blair High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Damascus, MD | Silver Spring, MD |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 541 | 3,266 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 17:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.8% | 43.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Clearspring Elementary | Montgomery Blair High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,101 | $18,101 |
| District | Montgomery County Public Schools | Montgomery County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Clearspring Elementary | Montgomery Blair High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28.8% | 21.8% |
| African American | 16.8% | 24.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.4% | 38.3% |
| Asian | 13.1% | 10.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 11.5% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Clearspring Elementary | Montgomery Blair High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 21 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 541:1 | 233.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.6% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.