Burning Tree Elementary School

Burning Tree Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
7900 Beech Tree Rd,  Bethesda, MD
Montgomery County Public Schools
3.8
484 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
78%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
78%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
420:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
50.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.7%
Hispanic
11.9%
Two or more races
7.8%
Black
7.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/19/2025
From the grades, to the teacher and staff, my child comes home everyday with a smile
1.0 parent
6/11/2024
This review is mostly regarding the special education program at this school (the Learning Center). The program is drastically understaffed and has inappropriately placed students leading to diverted teacher and para educator focus which leaves tbe students who have a more appropriate profile for a...
5.0 parent
12/6/2017
Great school! We transferred here from another Bethesda school which we thought was very good. But seeing the difference between two amazed me. Wonderful teachers, great leadership and great parents involvement.
5.0 parent
9/13/2014
Terrific school! Great teachers, good education, all-round child development, diverse...Keep it up Burning Tree Elementary School!

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Burning Tree Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Bethesda, MD and is served by the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 484 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Burning Tree Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,882,926. Discover additional schools in the area, like Walt Whitman High School, Holton-Arms School, Landon School, and more. Learn more about what Bethesda has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Burning Tree Elementary School.

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