Woodfield Elementary School

Woodfield Elementary School is a public school in Gaithersburg, Maryland. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). It is for kids from pre-K to 5th grade. The school usually has between 315 and 325 students, and the ratio of students to teachers is low, typically around 11:1. This ratio is much lower than the national average, which is beneficial for personalized learning. Some groups that study education say that Woodfield Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in Maryland when it comes to academics. State test scores show that 67% of students are good at math and 77% are good at reading and writing in English. The school follows the regular MCPS curriculum, but it also has programs for exceptional kids. People from all over live near Woodfield Elementary School. Since 1865, the school has been around. The building was the first fully electric school in the US when it opened in 1962. The homes in the area around it are worth more than average, which means that parents are very involved. It is part of the Damascus High School cluster.

Woodfield Elementary School's regular news is mostly about school business and community events that happen every year. Recent events include the 12th Annual Woodfield Library Pumpkin Contest, updates to the Principal's Newsletter (the "Woodfield Wire"), and sending out information about the upcoming school year and bus routes. The school is focused on keeping high academic standards and making sure that everyone is responsible for the students' learning.

Q1: What is the name of the Woodfield Elementary School's mascot?

Ans:The Eagle is the mascot for Woodfield Elementary School. This fits with the school's goal of having high standards for its students and helping them reach their goals.

Q2: What high schools do Woodfield Elementary School students go to?

Ans: Most students who graduate from Woodfield Elementary School go on to John T. Baker Middle School and then Damascus High School.

Q3: Why is the school's original building important to history?

Ans:The current school building, which opened in 1962, was the first all-electric school in the country when it was built.

Q4: How good are the students at Reading/ELA?

Ans: Based on state standardized test scores, about 77% of students are proficient in Reading/ELA (English Language Arts).

Q5: Are there programs for gifted students at the school? Ans: Yes, Woodfield Elementary School has Gifted Programs in addition to its regular classes. This makes sure that high-achieving students have more advanced academic options.