Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Watkins Mill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Watkins Mill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Watkins Mill Elementary School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
School Rankings
Watkins Mill Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Watkins Mill Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1106 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
70%
23%
Black
17%
33%
White
3%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watkins Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Watkins Mill Elementary School is ranked #1106 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Watkins Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Watkins Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stedwick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Watkins Mill Elementary School?
716 students attend Watkins Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Watkins Mill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Watkins Mill Elementary School?
Watkins Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watkins Mill Elementary School offer ?
Watkins Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Watkins Mill Elementary School part of?
Watkins Mill Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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