Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wheaton Woods 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 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wheaton Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Wheaton Woods Elementary School's student population of 559 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wheaton Woods 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 Wheaton Woods Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#801 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
66%
22%
Black
24%
33%
White
5%
33%
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
74%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wheaton Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Wheaton Woods Elementary School is ranked #801 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Wheaton Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Wheaton Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Wheaton Woods Elementary School?
559 students attend Wheaton Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wheaton Woods Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wheaton Woods Elementary School?
Wheaton Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheaton Woods Elementary School offer ?
Wheaton Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wheaton Woods Elementary School part of?
Wheaton Woods Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 12/2/2022
I used to go to this elementary school pretty cool I love it Mr.Isabelle(who Left Middle of the School Year) and Mrs. Dimock were my favorite 5th-grade teachers I will miss them but now I am in 6th and will have to move on to better things.
4 5/9/2022
I used to go to this school and I miss it a lot. like. the lunch lady was my neighbor. She was fun. I hated this school because of the students. I would say very mean words but I won't.
2 3/9/2022
I can never give this school up or let it down I could never turn around.
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