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Brown Station Elementary School

851 QUINCE ORCHARD BLVD, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878

About Brown Station Elementary School

Brown Station Elementary School is a public school in Gaithersburg, Maryland, that is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. It serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. The school usually has a lot of students, between 605 and 630, and the student-teacher ratio is very good, about 10:1. The school is a Title I school, which means it gets extra money from the government. The school is also recognized for its diverse student population. The Two-Way Immersion (TWI) program is a well-known specialized educational approach that makes it stand out among top elementary schools in Maryland. It teaches students in both English and Spanish. Academically, the school’s focus on equitable, high-quality learning opportunities is paramount. State test scores show that about 23% of students are good at math and the other 23% are good at reading and writing. The school is in the Quince Orchard Cluster. The median home price in the Gaithersburg area is about $519,600, and the school is committed to getting families and the community more involved as a way to directly improve student achievement.

Brown Station Elementary School Contact Information

Address

851 QUINCE ORCHARD BLVD, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878

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Phone

(240) 740-0260

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 23%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 23% in Reading.
63
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
27
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
604
Total Students
$76726
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 81 IN STEM IN STATE

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at Brown Station Elementary School

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 a.m. to 3:25 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.1%
Asian 10.4%
Hispanic 64.5%
Black 14.4%
Two+ Races 3.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
7.1%
Asian
10.4%
Hispanic
64.5%
Black
14.4%
Two+ Races
3.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 604
45.9%
277 Female
54.1%
327 Male

Student Population

604 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

408 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Title I Program and making the most of its federally funded money to make sure that all students have the same resources are two things that Brown Station Elementary School is always working on. Some important news items are that families get the Principal's Newsletter every Sunday, there are updates on the Two-Way Immersion (TWI) Program, and the school holds events to meet the Title I program's requirement for Parent and Family Engagement. The school just made its yearly Title I School Improvement Plan Snap Shot available to the public.

FAQ

Q1: What is the language program for advanced students at Brown Station Elementary?

Ans: Brown Station Elementary School has a Two-Way Immersion (TWI) Program, which teaches students in both English and Spanish.

Q2: What group of high schools does Brown Station Elementary belong to?

Ans:The school is in the Quince Orchard Cluster, which is what they say. Most students go to Lakelands Park Middle School before going to Quince Orchard High School.

Q3: What kind of funding does the school get?

Ans: The school is a Title I school, which means it gets money from the federal government to help students from low-income families and make sure that all students have access to high-quality learning materials.

Q4: What are the proficiency levels in core subjects?

Ans:The answer is that state test scores show that about 21% of students are good at math and 23% are good at reading and English language arts.

Q5: Who is in charge of the school's administration right now?

Ans: Ms. Marquetta (Renee) Singleton is the current Principal, and Mr. Rodrigo Godinez is the Assistant Principal.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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