Is Bradley Hills Elementary a good school?

Yes! Bradley Hills Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 8 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools.

How many students attend Bradley Hills Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 466 students attended Bradley Hills Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Bradley Hills Elementary?

Students at Bradley Hills Elementary are 66% White, 14% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Bradley Hills Elementary attend?

Students who attend Bradley Hills Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Thomas W. Pyle Middle High : Walt Whitman High

Bradley Hills Elementary

Summary:

Bradley Hills Elementary is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Bethesda, Maryland that serves 464 students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This school is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating.

Bradley Hills Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Maryland, with students significantly outperforming district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 80.1% of Bradley Hills students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to just 33.4% for the district and 24.1% for the state. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 63.79% White, 15.09% Asian, 7.11% Hispanic, 3.88% African American, and 9.91% two or more races - higher than nearby schools like Woodlin Elementary and Kensington Parkwood Elementary. Additionally, Bradley Hills has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at only 1.72%, compared to higher rates at nearby schools.

The consistent high performance, racial diversity, and efficient use of resources at Bradley Hills Elementary make it a standout institution in the Montgomery County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland. The school's ability to provide a high-quality education and foster student achievement, even in a competitive educational landscape, is truly impressive.

Detail:

Public K-5

8701 Hartsdale Ave
Bethesda, MD 20817

(240) 204-5210

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,781

Students who attend Bradley Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Thomas W. Pyle Middle
High:	Walt Whitman High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 466

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.9%

Asian:

13.9%

Two or more races:

9.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bradley Hills Elementary ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 4^th among 130 ranked elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.09. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.9%), Asian (13.9%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bradley Hills Elementary is 16.7. 130 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Bradley Hills Elementary employs 27.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bradley Hills Elementary is $15,781. 129 elementary schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bradley Hills Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bradley Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	1.64	789^th	803	1.7%
2005	3.14	775^th	805	3.7%
2006	2.77	787^th	804	2.1%
2007	2.48	801^st	818	2.1%
2008	88.52	11^th	838	98.7%
2009	87.37	25^th	850	97.1%
2010	87.97	14^th	855	98.4%
2011	86.79	27^th	853	96.8%
2012	88.52	4^th	857	99.5%
2013	87.79	18^th	847	97.9%
2014	87.34	34^th	867	96.1%
2015	96.19	18^th	859	97.9%
2016	95.96	18^th	845	97.9%
2017	95.78	24^th	847	97.2%
2018	95.97	31^st	857	96.4%
2019	96.73	19^th	853	97.8%
2021	98.12	15^th	802	98.1%
2022	98.34	5^th	862	99.4%
2023	98.73	3^rd	855	99.6%
2024	98.09	8^th	859	99.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bradley Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	91.45	4^th	52	92.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Bradley Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	97.18	13^th	796	98.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Bradley Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.90	18^th	788	97.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bradley Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	73.55	29^th	128	77.3%

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Rank History for White students at Bradley Hills Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.81	25^th	528	95.3%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, March 29, 2015

Excellent teachers and a wonderful, deeply engaged principal (who greets her students every morning by name) make this an ideal neighborhood school. I have one daughter who has been to 4 different schools (since she started preschool) and her teachers at Bradley Hills are by far her favorite. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bradley Hills Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	236	19	35	14	1	n/a	n/a	305
1990	241	26	42	12	4	n/a	n/a	325
1991	253	20	41	21	1	n/a	n/a	336
1992	252	14	45	13	1	n/a	n/a	325
1993	248	23	45	12	3	n/a	n/a	331
1994	266	18	43	14	2	n/a	n/a	343
1995	292	16	38	20	1	n/a	n/a	367
1996	292	16	38	20	1	n/a	n/a	367
1997	276	29	47	21	0	n/a	n/a	373
1998	311	14	41	21	0	n/a	n/a	387
1999	321	20	49	19	0	n/a	n/a	409
2000	331	18	51	18	0	n/a	n/a	418
2001	335	12	43	26	0	n/a	n/a	416
2002	313	8	63	15	0	n/a	n/a	399
2003	313	8	63	15	0	n/a	n/a	399
2004	318	9	49	21	0	n/a	n/a	397
2005	308	10	52	20	0	n/a	n/a	390
2006	306	15	48	19	0	n/a	n/a	388
2007	313	9	46	22	0	n/a	n/a	390
2008	345	9	45	24	0	n/a	n/a	423
2009	359	15	54	26	2	n/a	n/a	456
2010	375	7	64	24	2	n/a	n/a	472
2011	360	6	50	46	2	0	34	498
2012	367	9	54	51	2	0	40	523
2013	340	10	57	49	2	0	49	507
2014	391	7	61	54	1	0	63	577
2015	426	8	65	61	2	1	70	633
2016	421	8	66	62	1	1	68	627
2017	433	12	74	48	1	0	71	639
2018	421	7	93	41	0	0	68	630
2019	393	10	91	35	0	0	61	590
2020	372	13	86	37	0	0	58	566
2021	309	13	82	44	0	0	49	497
2022	300	13	73	40	0	0	53	479
2023	296	18	70	33	1	0	46	464
2024	307	14	65	34	0	0	46	466

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bradley Hills Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	305	16.6	18.3	n/a
1990	325	16.6	19.5	4.6
1991	336	15.9	21.1	5.4
1992	325	16.4	19.8	2.2
1993	331	15.1	21.9	2.1
1994	343	14.2	24.2	5
1995	367	18.4	19.9	4.4
1996	367	18.4	19.9	4.4
1997	373	19.5	19.1	5.4
1998	387	20.6	18.8	3.9
1999	409	20.6	19.9	4.2
2000	418	25.1	16.7	4.8
2001	416	26.6	15.6	2.2
2002	399	24.9	16.0	1
2003	399	24.9	16.0	1
2004	397	21.9	18.1	0
2005	390	18.0	21.7	1.5
2006	388	21.0	18.5	0.5
2007	390	25.0	15.6	1.5
2008	423	25.9	16.3	1.4
2009	456	27.1	16.8	2
2010	472	27.1	17.4	1.5
2011	498	26.5	18.7	0.6
2012	523	28.0	18.6	1
2013	507	28.5	17.7	1.6
2014	577	31.9	18.0	1.4
2015	633	33.0	19.1	1.6
2016	627	32.0	19.5	1
2017	639	34.0	18.7	1.4
2018	630	34.2	18.4	0.8
2019	590	31.1	18.9	0.5
2020	566	32.0	17.6	0.7
2021	497	31.7	15.6	1.4
2022	479	29.5	16.2	1
2023	464	28.5	16.2	1.7
2024	466	27.9	16.7	1.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bradley Hills Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	305	16.6	18.3	n/a
1990	325	16.6	19.5	4.6
1991	336	15.9	21.1	5.4
1992	325	16.4	19.8	2.2
1993	331	15.1	21.9	2.1
1994	343	14.2	24.2	5
1995	367	18.4	19.9	4.4
1996	367	18.4	19.9	4.4
1997	373	19.5	19.1	5.4
1998	387	20.6	18.8	3.9
1999	409	20.6	19.9	4.2
2000	418	25.1	16.7	4.8
2001	416	26.6	15.6	2.2
2002	399	24.9	16.0	1
2003	399	24.9	16.0	1
2004	397	21.9	18.1	0
2005	390	18.0	21.7	1.5
2006	388	21.0	18.5	0.5
2007	390	25.0	15.6	1.5
2008	423	25.9	16.3	1.4
2009	456	27.1	16.8	2
2010	472	27.1	17.4	1.5
2011	498	26.5	18.7	0.6
2012	523	28.0	18.6	1
2013	507	28.5	17.7	1.6
2014	577	31.9	18.0	1.4
2015	633	33.0	19.1	1.6
2016	627	32.0	19.5	1
2017	639	34.0	18.7	1.4
2018	630	34.2	18.4	0.8
2019	590	31.1	18.9	0.5
2020	566	32.0	17.6	0.7
2021	497	31.7	15.6	1.4
2022	479	29.5	16.2	1
2023	464	28.5	16.2	1.7
2024	466	27.9	16.7	1.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bradley Hills Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$310 (2.5%)	$11,932 (97.5%)	$12,242
2020	$148 (1.2%)	$12,341 (98.8%)	$12,488
2021	$480 (3.3%)	$14,103 (96.7%)	$14,583
2022	$1,118 (8.2%)	$12,576 (91.8%)	$13,694
2023	$838 (5.3%)	$14,943 (94.7%)	$15,781

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bradley Hills Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 19^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 3^rd of 855 Elementary schools	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	590	464	21.4%
African American	10	18	80%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	91	70	23.1%
Hispanic	35	33	5.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	393	296	24.7%
Two or More Races	61	46	24.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	0.5%	1.7%	1.2%

Schools Near Bradley Hills Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bradley Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	8701 Hartsdale Ave	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 204-5210	466	28	16.7	1.7%	307 (65.9%)	14 (3.0%)	34 (7.3%)	65 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (9.9%)	98.1	8^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.1%		98.7	3^rd of 855 public elementary schools	99.6%	5	78.5	87.8	74.3	80.1	82.4	95.8	84.9	87.2	63.5	$15,781	$838	$14,943
Wyngate Elementary	Public	K-5	9300 Wadsworth Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1080	679	39	17.5	4.7%	383 (56.4%)	37 (5.4%)	88 (13.0%)	90 (13.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	81 (11.9%)	97.5	13^th of 859 public elementary schools	98.5%		95.9	30^th of 855 public elementary schools	96.5%	17	86.1	77.8	69.6	77.2	87.9	82.5	82.8	84.2	54.8	$13,996	$1,045	$12,951
Bethesda Elementary	Public	K-5	7600 Arlington Rd	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 204-5300	584	40	14.5	22.3%	229 (39.2%)	83 (14.2%)	88 (15.1%)	140 (24.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.5%)	93.3	53^rd of 859 public elementary schools	93.8%		94.1	46^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.6%	7	72.9	64.5	59.8	65.9	77.5	81.4	71.1	77.0	46.5	$16,690	$958	$15,731
Ashburton Elementary	Public	K-5	6314 Lone Oak Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1300	821	49	16.6	18.3%	292 (35.6%)	148 (18.0%)	145 (17.7%)	159 (19.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	75 (9.1%)	83.3	140^th of 859 public elementary schools	83.7%		80	162^nd of 855 public elementary schools	81.1%	22	66.4	52.5	57.9	58.4	61.6	68.8	60.4	63.7	36.1	$15,390	$998	$14,392
Burning Tree Elementary	Public	K-5	7900 Beech Tree Rd	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1750	484	32	15.2	6.6%	253 (52.3%)	37 (7.6%)	53 (11.0%)	104 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (7.6%)	90	80^th of 859 public elementary schools	90.7%		91.1	72^nd of 855 public elementary schools	91.6%	8	81.3	61.9	62.2	68.1	81.6	67.1	58.1	68.5	46.1	$21,014	$1,186	$19,829
Woodlin Elementary	Public	K-5	5701 Grosvenor Ln	Bethesda	20814	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-7350	597	42	14.1	37.4%	202 (33.8%)	159 (26.6%)	138 (23.1%)	49 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.2%)	72.3	223^rd of 859 public elementary schools	74.0%		66.8	262^nd of 855 public elementary schools	69.4%	39	65.7	35.5	40.5	49.8	63.9	55.2	52.1	57.9	32.0	$17,597	$1,033	$16,564
Kensington Parkwood Elementary	Public	K-5	4710 Saul Rd	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3700	560	38	14.9	12.1%	308 (55.0%)	44 (7.9%)	96 (17.1%)	63 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (8.8%)	95.1	36^th of 859 public elementary schools	95.8%		94	47^th of 855 public elementary schools	94.5%	11	72.2	64.8	74.1	70.6	70.0	78.0	81.5	76.8	63.0	$16,430	$889	$15,540
Bannockburn Elementary	Public	K-5	6520 Dalroy Ln	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1270	424	25	17.0	4.2%	258 (60.8%)	27 (6.4%)	40 (9.4%)	69 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.1%)	98.3	4^th of 859 public elementary schools	99.5%		98	10^th of 855 public elementary schools	98.8%	6	80.0	83.5	78.7	81.1	87.3	92.6	83.1	88.4	59.0	$15,584	$919	$14,665
Wood Acres Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5800 Cromwell Drive	Bethesda	20816	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1120	612	36	16.8	7.2%	390 (63.7%)	30 (4.9%)	79 (12.9%)	70 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (6.9%)	94.6	42^nd of 859 public elementary schools	95.1%		94.7	38^th of 855 public elementary schools	95.6%	4	89.1	64.2	68.2	73.5	83.8	75.7	71.7	76.9	48.6	$15,867	$1,103	$14,764
North Chevy Chase Elementary	Public	3-5	3700 Jones Bridge Rd	Chevy Chase	20815	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 204-5280	243	17	14.6	24.7%	112 (46.1%)	53 (21.8%)	37 (15.2%)	23 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.0%)	84.6	125^th of 859 public elementary schools	85.4%		87.5	103^rd of 855 public elementary schools	88.0%	22	73.7	43.4	57.6	57.8	68.4	72.0	64.3	68.2	37.6	$20,555	$1,335	$19,220

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