Lake Seneca Elementary School
Germantown, MD 20874
Phone: (240) 740-0280
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 404 students
Lake Seneca Elementary School, a public school located in Germantown, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Montgomery County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Lake Seneca Elementary School is a public school located in Germantown, MD. 404 students attend Lake Seneca Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 8/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: July 29, 2025
I absolutely love this school! All 4 of my children go to this school. Soon will be 5 when my youngest is able to start Kindergarten!!
The staff is beyond helpful and nice. My sons case manager is such a beautiful soul. Never have I had so much help and compassion from a group of "strangers". They truly put the kids needs first. My children are always looking forward to going to school, which gives me a sense of calmness and relief.
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Posted: March 11, 2016
If my child isn't progressing the communication and suggestions on what to do could be better.
Posted: March 11, 2016
Each night them is Math and Reading. I fell most is too repetitive and doesn't have much variation but it is a good amount
Posted: March 11, 2016
They want the kids to be "Pax" leaders and show leadership. They jump to conclusions before getting to the bottom of the issue.
Posted: March 11, 2016
The communication is not as great as it should be. The first day of school the counselor was yelling at the kids already. They have this new program about being leaders and although it's a great idea children are still CHILDREN. There is poor communication with the staff and parents when anything happens. Not fond of this school at all.
Posted: December 11, 2015
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Posted: December 11, 2015
The school is in a very nice community and the teachers are caring, however, the school does not adequately prepare students for middle school. Homework is very minimal, even in the 5th grade. If we did not enforce our child to read on her own, and work with her on math, she would not have been prepared for middle school.
Posted: November 18, 2015
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Posted: November 18, 2015
Posted: November 18, 2015
The atmosphere at this school is warm and inviting. My 1st grade daughter is flourishing. I love the staff at this school.
Posted: August 26, 2015
My Son studying in the school in kindergarten and it is really good. We love it and the teacher taken care very nice of kids as well as followup with kids assignments, work, daily schedules. He answers 1st grade math, science now itself. Principal Ms.Teri is taken care every kids and followup with weekly schedules. We love to continue in the school. Parent/Teacher one to one meet teacher makes notes of kids activities and kids concerns and the way to improve which really helpfull in focusing kids career.
Education not only with teaches and also with parents to follow up which makes better society.
Posted: August 26, 2015
Posted: August 26, 2015
Eventhough Kids are getting enough in kindergarten but need little more and which will helpfull when they go to next level and gifted programs, as well compare with peer schools in montgomery county.
Posted: August 26, 2015
Posted: October 11, 2013
I have a new kindergartener, and couldn't be happier with the welcome my son and my family have received. With small classes and a small school, my son didn't feel overwhelmed by his new experience. All the kindergarten teachers are incredible, and all school staff that I have encountered throughout the school are always friendly and helpful. The older kids are always kind and helpful to the little ones. I was so scared for this milestone, but so happy and relieved by our wonderful little school!
Posted: August 13, 2013
The teachers here are very caring and the school in general celebrates and appreciates diversity.
Posted: April 22, 2007
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water's Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Germantown | MD | 0.8 mi | |
| 2 | Lakelands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Gaithersburg | MD | 5.3 mi | |
| 3 | Fox Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Great Falls | VA | 11.6 mi | |
| 4 | Old Farm | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 11.7 mi | |
| 5 | White Flint | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rockville | MD | 13.4 mi | |
| 6 | Norwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Olney | MD | 14.2 mi | |
| 7 | Forest Knolls | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 17.8 mi | |
| 8 | DuMont Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 18 mi | |
| 9 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 18.4 mi | |
| 10 | Fox Mill Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Herndon | VA | 18.5 mi | |
| 11 | Iverly | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 18.5 mi | |
| 12 | Hillandale | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Silver Spring | MD | 19.4 mi | |
| 13 | Waterside | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Frederick | MD | 19.4 mi | |
| 14 | Galyn Manor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Brunswick | MD | 19.9 mi | |
| 15 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 20 mi | |
| 16 | Maple Lawn | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fulton | MD | 20.6 mi | |
| 17 | Franklin Glen | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fairfax | VA | 20.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentlands | Gaithersburg | MD | 4.8 mi | |
| 2 | Ashburn | Ashburn | VA | 14.6 mi | |
| 3 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 19.1 mi | |
| 4 | White Oak | Silver Spring | MD | 19.4 mi | |
| 5 | Vienna | Vienna | VA | 19.5 mi | |
| 6 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 20.8 mi | |
| 7 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 20.9 mi | |
| 8 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 21.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 16.1 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 19.3 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 22.2 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 22.6 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 23.5 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 24.4 mi. |
| Pentagon | 24.8 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 25.9 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 26 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 26.1 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 26.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 26.4 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 27.7 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 30 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 33.4 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 33.6 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 38.2 mi. |
| Shepherd Field | 40.4 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 41.5 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 44.9 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 45.5 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 45.6 mi. |
