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Waverly Elementary

Summary:

Waverly Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Ellicott City, Maryland, serving 867 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. As part of the Howard County Public Schools district, which is ranked 2nd out of 25 districts in Maryland, Waverly Elementary consistently ranks among the top 30 elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Waverly Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts that significantly exceed state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 70.6% in Mathematics and 80.8% in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 24.1% and 48.4%, respectively. This academic excellence is further highlighted by the school's diverse student population, which includes a significant Asian student population (around 55% in recent years), in contrast with the nearby schools that tend to have higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students. Additionally, Waverly Elementary has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 3.48% to 10.03% in recent years, significantly lower than the nearby Veterans Elementary (28.74%) and Running Brook Elementary (50.88%).

Waverly Elementary's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and socioeconomic differences compared to nearby schools present both opportunities and challenges. The school's high performance could serve as a model for collaboration and knowledge-sharing with lower-performing schools in the area, while the socioeconomic factors may contribute to the school's success. Overall, Waverly Elementary stands out as a shining example of educational excellence within the Howard County Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10220 Wetherburn Rd
       Ellicott City, MD  21042-1682

(410) 313-2819

District: Howard County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
26th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,596 Help


Students who attend Waverly Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mount View Middle
High:    Marriotts Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  867

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
54.7%
White:
27.6%
African American:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waverly Elementary ranks better than 97% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2nd among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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: Asian (54.7%), White (27.6%), African American (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10% 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 is 13.8. 28 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Waverly Elementary employs 62.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waverly Elementary is $16,596. 31 elementary schools in the Howard County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waverly Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Howard County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Howard County Public Schools 2nd of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Waverly Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Waverly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.21 767th 803 4.5%
2005 8.02 753rd 805 6.5%
2006 5.73 764th 804 5.0%
2007 7.68 760th 818 7.1%
2008 85.27 50th 838 94.0%
2009 85.26 53rd 850 93.8%
2010 82.68 84th 855 90.2%
2011 81.43 97th 853 88.6%
2012 79.75 120th 857 86.0%
2013 84.40 54th 847 93.6%
2014 86.45 47th 867 94.6%
2015 93.86 46th 859 94.6%
2016 95.08 28th 845 96.7%
2017 96.82 18th 847 97.9%
2018 97.04 15th 857 98.2%
2019 96.15 27th 853 96.8%
2021 98.39 10th 802 98.8%
2022 95.87 28th 862 96.8%
2023 96.35 25th 855 97.1%
2024 96.19 26th 859 97.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Waverly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.07 15th 796 98.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Waverly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.70 11th 788 98.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Waverly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.24 31st 128 75.8%
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Rank History for White students at Waverly Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.61 92nd 528 82.6%
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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
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Open Quote Under Principal Jacobs' skillful guidance, Waverly continues to outperform in every way, from the warm and nurturing student culture, the enthusiastic parent involvement and the commitment to excellence of the teaching staff (for the most part). I anticipate Waverly to continue to be the top elementary school in Hoco for many generations to come due to the strong foundation Jacobs is laying at our school. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, June 12, 2011

Open Quote Our daughter goes to this school. The teachers and the principal are excellent! All grade teachers and all the office staff know almost all kids by their first name. My daughter feels very safe and happy in this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Waverly Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 611 39 49 2 0 n/a n/a -4 697
1992 716 43 48 5 1 n/a n/a 0 813
1993 780 44 61 5 0 n/a n/a 0 890
1994 875 39 74 5 1 n/a n/a 0 994
1995 633 19 52 8 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1996 633 19 52 8 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1997 631 21 51 6 1 n/a n/a 0 710
1998 415 15 42 4 1 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 465 15 44 7 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2000 507 19 46 7 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2001 538 18 54 6 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2002 544 16 93 5 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2003 544 16 93 5 0 n/a n/a 0 658
2004 522 19 106 6 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2005 466 36 117 6 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2006 477 35 140 4 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2007 473 32 156 4 0 n/a n/a 0 665
2008 356 29 158 4 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2009 356 29 160 3 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2010 348 27 180 3 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2011 310 27 180 11 1 0 29 0 558
2012 320 31 209 9 1 0 21 0 591
2013 320 33 214 13 1 0 24 0 605
2014 408 40 260 17 1 0 33 0 759
2015 402 40 268 15 3 0 30 0 758
2016 393 40 288 21 2 0 31 0 775
2017 368 49 303 17 2 0 27 0 766
2018 350 53 317 18 1 0 31 0 770
2019 336 62 436 27 4 0 36 0 901
2020 328 59 481 30 5 0 48 0 951
2021 276 62 475 33 5 0 48 0 899
2022 240 65 500 35 7 0 45 0 892
2023 239 69 474 34 6 0 45 0 867

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 697 37.0 18.8 1.6
1992 813 43.5 18.6 1.6
1993 890 51.0 17.5 1.5
1994 994 56.0 17.8 1.1
1995 713 44.0 16.2 1.3
1996 713 44.0 16.2 1.3
1997 710 47.5 14.9 1.1
1998 477 33.0 14.5 1.5
1999 531 33.0 16.1 1.5
2000 579 40.5 14.3 1
2001 616 45.5 13.5 1.1
2002 658 44.0 15.0 1.4
2003 658 44.0 15.0 1.4
2004 653 46.0 14.2 0.9
2005 625 42.0 14.9 0.8
2006 656 44.0 14.9 0.3
2007 665 45.3 14.7 0.9
2008 547 41.5 13.2 1.8
2009 548 46.8 11.7 1.5
2010 558 48.8 11.4 1.6
2011 558 43.8 12.7 3.6
2012 591 47.4 12.4 4.6
2013 605 46.9 12.8 3.6
2014 759 58.7 12.9 2.8
2015 758 61.0 12.4 2.2
2016 775 58.0 13.3 3
2017 766 54.6 14.0 2.9
2018 770 60.4 12.7 3.4
2019 901 63.0 14.3 1.9
2020 951 59.8 15.9 2.4
2021 899 60.1 14.9 3.8
2022 892 61.1 14.5 3.5
2023 867 62.5 13.8 10

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 697 37.0 18.8 1.6
1992 813 43.5 18.6 1.6
1993 890 51.0 17.5 1.5
1994 994 56.0 17.8 1.1
1995 713 44.0 16.2 1.3
1996 713 44.0 16.2 1.3
1997 710 47.5 14.9 1.1
1998 477 33.0 14.5 1.5
1999 531 33.0 16.1 1.5
2000 579 40.5 14.3 1
2001 616 45.5 13.5 1.1
2002 658 44.0 15.0 1.4
2003 658 44.0 15.0 1.4
2004 653 46.0 14.2 0.9
2005 625 42.0 14.9 0.8
2006 656 44.0 14.9 0.3
2007 665 45.3 14.7 0.9
2008 547 41.5 13.2 1.8
2009 548 46.8 11.7 1.5
2010 558 48.8 11.4 1.6
2011 558 43.8 12.7 3.6
2012 591 47.4 12.4 4.6
2013 605 46.9 12.8 3.6
2014 759 58.7 12.9 2.8
2015 758 61.0 12.4 2.2
2016 775 58.0 13.3 3
2017 766 54.6 14.0 2.9
2018 770 60.4 12.7 3.4
2019 901 63.0 14.3 1.9
2020 951 59.8 15.9 2.4
2021 899 60.1 14.9 3.8
2022 892 61.1 14.5 3.5
2023 867 62.5 13.8 10

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waverly Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $404 (3.0%) $12,968 (97.0%) $13,371
2020 $477 (3.5%) $13,058 (96.5%) $13,535
2021 $753 (4.9%) $14,626 (95.1%) $15,380
2022 $957 (6.0%) $15,126 (94.0%) $16,083
2023 $769 (4.6%) $15,827 (95.4%) $16,596

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waverly Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 25th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students901867
 3.8%
African American6269
 11.3%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian436474
 8.7%
Hispanic2734
 25.9%
Pacific Islander00
White336239
 28.9%
Two or More Races3645
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.9%10%
 8.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waverly Elementary

Students at Waverly Elementary are 55% Asian, 28% White, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 867 students attended Waverly Elementary.

Students who attend Waverly Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mount View Middle
High : Marriotts Ridge High

Yes! Waverly Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 26th of 859 Maryland elementary schools.


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