Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Winter Street 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
301 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)10%
16%
Black
(15-16)18%
34%
White
(15-16)54%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)18%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MD state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MD state average).
How many students attend Winter Street Elementary School?
301 students attend Winter Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Winter Street Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winter Street Elementary School?
Winter Street Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Winter Street Elementary School offer ?
Winter Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Winter Street Elementary School part of?
Winter Street Elementary School is part of Washington County Public Schools School District.
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