Waverly Elementary/Middle

Summary:

Waverly Elementary/Middle is a public school in Baltimore, Maryland, serving 513 students in grades PK-8. The school is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waverly Elementary/Middle consistently ranks in the bottom 20% of Maryland elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments compared to the district and state. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 6.2% of Waverly students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 10.2% for Baltimore City and 24.1% for the state. In English Language Arts, Waverly's proficiency rate was 20.3%, compared to 27.7% for Baltimore City and 48.4% for the state. The school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 76.61% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Nearby schools, such as Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, Barclay Elementary/Middle, and Hampden Elementary/Middle, generally perform better academically than Waverly Elementary/Middle, with higher proficiency rates on state assessments and higher rankings among Maryland elementary schools. For example, Hampden Elementary/Middle had significantly higher proficiency rates in both Mathematics (34.6%) and English Language Arts (53.8%) compared to Waverly.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3400 Ellerslie Avenue
       Baltimore, MD  21218-2940


(410) 396-6394

District: Baltimore City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
757th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,852 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  513

Racial breakdown:

African American:
88.7%
Hispanic:
5.8%
White:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.6% Help


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Compare Details Waverly Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 88.1% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 54th among 101 ranked elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.34. (See more...)
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Compare Details Waverly Elementary/Middle ranks worse than 87.8% of middle schools in Maryland. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.07. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (88.7%), Hispanic (5.8%), White (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waverly Elementary/Middle is 15, which is the 49th best among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waverly Elementary/Middle is $22,852, which is the 49th highest among 101 elementary schools in the Baltimore City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waverly Elementary/Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Waverly Elementary/Middle 288th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Waverly Elementary/Middle in the ranking list.)

Baltimore City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Baltimore City Public Schools 24th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waverly Elementary/Middle

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.51 314th 803 60.9%
2005 82.90 101st 805 87.5%
2006 68.58 275th 804 65.8%
2007 78.85 139th 818 83.0%
2008 16.20 764th 838 8.8%
2009 25.16 718th 850 15.5%
2010 31.78 658th 855 23.0%
2011 26.27 690th 853 19.1%
2012 30.76 655th 857 23.6%
2013 39.04 572nd 847 32.5%
2014 3.25 839th 867 3.2%
2015 12.91 797th 859 7.2%
2016 9.89 794th 845 6.0%
2017 14.65 737th 847 13.0%
2018 10.04 802nd 857 6.4%
2019 6.69 841st 853 1.4%
2021 9.43 793rd 802 1.1%
2022 11.13 816th 862 5.3%
2023 15.50 730th 855 14.6%
2024 13.34 757th 859 11.9%
See the entire list of Maryland Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Waverly Elementary/Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Waverly Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 83.76 38th 255 85.1%
2006 76.22 59th 254 76.8%
2007 87.66 24th 264 90.9%
2008 11.96 255th 283 9.9%
2009 20.62 259th 301 14.0%
2010 19.95 283rd 324 12.7%
2011 19.06 260th 309 15.9%
2012 21.78 258th 314 17.8%
2013 30.63 228th 316 27.8%
2014 13.85 291st 339 14.2%
2015 9.93 305th 315 3.2%
2016 12.18 284th 314 9.6%
2017 17.88 262nd 317 17.4%
2018 17.16 276th 328 15.9%
2019 9.99 300th 316 5.1%
2022 15.00 305th 333 8.4%
2023 21.46 248th 322 23.0%
2024 14.07 288th 328 12.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Waverly Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 18.74 252nd 273 7.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Waverly Elementary/Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.77 274th 303 9.6%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, March 19, 2016

Open Quote As a parent of a student at this school, I can say that this school is in serious trouble!!! The students run the school and teachers are not allowed to discipline students effectively while the principal encourages bad behavior. Kids often tell me that they hear her talking behind teachers' backs with other students. She refuses to correct them and this sends a mixed signal to young minds. Based on what my daughter and her teachers have said some students believe that they have a special relationship with her that overrides the teachers' authority. They do as they please in the classroom, hallways and cafeteria and have no respect for the other (i guess lesser) adults.

She has often stated that it's her school but she is soft on kids and does not help teachers. My child needs strong teachers who can do their work effectively but the kids clearly run the school, thanks to the principal's babying of them. I plan to remove my daughter next year because I can't see her learning in a respectful, structured environment where respect for adults is CLEARLY NOT modeled. I think my daughter's favorite teachers could be leaving because they think the place is a joke but teachers are always leaving.

Oh, there are so many cell phones at the middle school...it's like a Verizon store. But that's ok...the principal is always texting and often unavailable when middle schoolers or elementary kids run crazy. I've heard students say that they text her back and forth during class time so....what the heck! It's OPEN SEASON there. Forget the new building. They're tearing it up. Kids will tell you they run the school, then cuss you out. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Waverly Elementary/Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 43 509 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1990 36 502 4 0 0 n/a n/a -1 541
1991 36 530 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1992 30 510 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1993 17 519 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1994 26 531 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1995 14 546 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1996 14 546 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1997 16 513 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1998 12 569 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1999 7 579 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 587
2000 5 573 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2001 7 537 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2002 8 514 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2003 8 514 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2004 7 562 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 571
2005 8 677 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2006 9 693 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2007 9 672 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2008 5 613 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2009 7 633 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2010 9 576 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2011 9 521 2 7 0 0 0 0 539
2012 3 427 1 4 0 0 0 0 435
2013 8 411 0 4 0 0 0 0 423
2014 5 437 0 6 0 1 0 0 449
2015 16 613 1 15 0 1 2 0 648
2016 16 659 2 29 0 0 8 0 714
2017 11 639 6 32 2 0 4 0 694
2018 11 592 8 24 1 0 4 0 640
2019 14 570 8 24 0 0 4 0 620
2020 12 588 5 24 0 0 6 0 635
2021 8 544 5 22 1 1 8 0 589
2022 14 509 5 29 0 1 9 0 567
2023 16 455 3 30 1 1 7 0 513

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waverly Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 564 26.3 21.4 n/a
1990 541 25.9 20.8 48.1
1991 568 27.4 20.7 42.3
1992 542 25.4 21.3 53.7
1993 538 24.7 21.8 54.1
1994 558 25.8 21.6 63.1
1995 561 26.2 21.4 67.4
1996 561 26.2 21.4 67.4
1997 529 26.1 20.3 61.8
1998 581 24.0 24.2 66.3
1999 587 24.0 24.5 72.1
2000 579 30.2 19.2 69.6
2001 546 30.6 17.8 76.6
2002 524 37.5 14.0 74
2003 524 37.5 14.0 74
2004 571 41.0 13.9 72
2005 688 39.0 17.6 72.7
2006 707 39.0 18.1 72
2007 684 44.0 15.5 70.5
2008 625 41.5 15.1 76.8
2009 645 42.0 15.4 81.1
2010 592 41.0 14.4 91.4
2011 539 36.0 14.9 88.5
2012 435 34.0 12.7 91.3
2013 423 24.5 17.2 90.5
2014 449 23.5 19.1 92.4
2015 648 30.0 21.6 89
2016 714 41.0 17.4 100
2017 694 44.5 15.5 100
2018 640 36.5 17.5 100
2019 620 33.5 18.5 100
2020 635 36.5 17.3 62.7
2021 589 35.0 16.8 74.4
2022 567 34.5 16.4 73.2
2023 513 34.0 15.0 76.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waverly Elementary/Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 564 26.3 21.4 n/a
1990 541 25.9 20.8 48.1
1991 568 27.4 20.7 42.3
1992 542 25.4 21.3 53.7
1993 538 24.7 21.8 54.1
1994 558 25.8 21.6 63.1
1995 561 26.2 21.4 67.4
1996 561 26.2 21.4 67.4
1997 529 26.1 20.3 61.8
1998 581 24.0 24.2 66.3
1999 587 24.0 24.5 72.1
2000 579 30.2 19.2 69.6
2001 546 30.6 17.8 76.6
2002 524 37.5 14.0 74
2003 524 37.5 14.0 74
2004 571 41.0 13.9 72
2005 688 39.0 17.6 72.7
2006 707 39.0 18.1 72
2007 684 44.0 15.5 70.5
2008 625 41.5 15.1 76.8
2009 645 42.0 15.4 81.1
2010 592 41.0 14.4 91.4
2011 539 36.0 14.9 88.5
2012 435 34.0 12.7 91.3
2013 423 24.5 17.2 90.5
2014 449 23.5 19.1 92.4
2015 648 30.0 21.6 89
2016 714 41.0 17.4 100
2017 694 44.5 15.5 100
2018 640 36.5 17.5 100
2019 620 33.5 18.5 100
2020 635 36.5 17.3 62.7
2021 589 35.0 16.8 74.4
2022 567 34.5 16.4 73.2
2023 513 34.0 15.0 76.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waverly Elementary/Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,508 (16.3%) $12,923 (83.7%) $15,431
2020 $2,141 (14.6%) $12,489 (85.4%) $14,631
2021 $2,544 (16.1%) $13,279 (83.9%) $15,822
2022 $3,970 (22.8%) $13,477 (77.2%) $17,447
2023 $2,277 (10.0%) $20,575 (90.0%) $22,852

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waverly Elementary/Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 841st of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 730th of 855 Elementary schools
 13.2%
Ranks 300th of 316 Middle schoolsRanks 248th of 322 Middle schools
 17.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students620513
 17.3%
African American570455
 20.2%
American Indian01
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic2430
 25%
Pacific Islander01
White1416
 14.3%
Two or More Races47
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%76.6%
 23.4%


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Students at Waverly Elementary/Middle are 89% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Waverly Elementary/Middle.

Waverly Elementary/Middle ranks in the bottom 11.9% of Maryland elementary schools.


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