Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Weller Road 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 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Weller Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Weller Road Elementary School's student population of 700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
Weller Road 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 Weller Road Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#982 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
85%
23%
Black
6%
33%
White
3%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Weller Road Elementary School's ranking?
Weller Road Elementary School is ranked #982 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Weller Road Elementary School often compared to?
Weller Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Georgian Forest Elementary School, Harmony Hills Elementary School, Sargent Shriver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Weller Road Elementary School?
700 students attend Weller Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Weller Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Weller Road Elementary School?
Weller Road Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Weller Road Elementary School offer ?
Weller Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Weller Road Elementary School part of?
Weller Road Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
4 1/20/2020
wow my elementary school is so crap.
5 9/27/2011
where can we buy a flute ?
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