Serving 846 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William A. Diggs 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 44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 846 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
William A. Diggs Elementary School's student population of 846 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
846 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
William A. Diggs 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 William A. Diggs 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
#764 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
11%
23%
Black
71%
33%
White
8%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 William A. Diggs Elementary School's ranking?
William A. Diggs Elementary School is ranked #764 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are William A. Diggs Elementary School often compared to?
William A. Diggs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like J. C. Parks Elementary School, William B. Wade 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 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend William A. Diggs Elementary School?
846 students attend William A. Diggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of William A. Diggs Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William A. Diggs Elementary School?
William A. Diggs Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does William A. Diggs Elementary School offer ?
William A. Diggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William A. Diggs Elementary School part of?
William A. Diggs Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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