Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5, White Marsh Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Marsh Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
White Marsh Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Marsh Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Marsh Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
8%
33%
White
79%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Marsh Elementary School's ranking?
White Marsh Elementary School is ranked #538 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are White Marsh Elementary School often compared to?
White Marsh Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend White Marsh Elementary School?
225 students attend White Marsh Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of White Marsh Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Marsh Elementary School?
White Marsh Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Marsh Elementary School offer ?
White Marsh Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Marsh Elementary School part of?
White Marsh Elementary School is part of St. Mary''s County Public Schools School District.
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