White Marsh Elementary

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White Marsh Elementary ranks 131 st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

White Marsh Elementary is a public elementary school located in Mechanicsville, Maryland, serving 220 students in grades K-5 and part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools district.

White Marsh Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 57.9% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 65% proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA), compared to 29.1% and 54.9% in the district, and 24.1% and 48.4% statewide, respectively. The school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 39.5% also exceeds the district (30.8%) and state (23.9%) averages. This strong academic performance has earned White Marsh Elementary a ranking of 131 out of 859 elementary schools in Maryland, placing it in the top 15% and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While White Marsh Elementary's academic achievements are impressive, the school's student population is predominantly White (77.73%) and has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (33.18%), which is lower than the surrounding schools in the area. This suggests the need to further investigate factors contributing to the school's racial and socioeconomic composition, as well as the potential impact of these factors on its academic performance, to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students in the community. Nearby schools, such as Mary B. Neal Elementary School and Dynard Elementary, have more diverse student populations and may provide valuable insights for understanding the factors that contribute to White Marsh Elementary's success.

Detail:

Public K-5

29090 Thompson Corner Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659-4046

(301) 472-4600

District: St. Mary's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
131^st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,368

Students who attend White Marsh Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Margaret Brent Middle
High:	Chopticon High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 220

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.7%

African American:

8.6%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details White Marsh Elementary ranks better than 84.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks first among 19 ranked elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.19. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.7%), African American (8.6%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Marsh Elementary is 14.3, which is the 7^th best among 19 elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare White Marsh Elementary employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Marsh Elementary is $19,368, which is the 6^th highest among 19 elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

St. Mary's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Mary's County Public Schools 8^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for White Marsh Elementary

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Rank History for all students at White Marsh Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	57.58	407^th	803	49.3%
2005	54.76	405^th	805	49.7%
2006	47.71	464^th	804	42.3%
2007	34.11	589^th	818	28.0%
2008	82.24	100^th	838	88.1%
2009	78.69	149^th	850	82.5%
2010	71.42	253^rd	855	70.4%
2011	68.33	268^th	853	68.6%
2012	80.39	110^th	857	87.2%
2013	76.51	174^th	847	79.5%
2014	85.00	75^th	867	91.3%
2015	80.59	164^th	859	80.9%
2016	83.68	146^th	845	82.7%
2017	81.10	165^th	847	80.5%
2018	85.27	113^th	857	86.8%
2019	93.99	45^th	853	94.7%
2021	47.45	298^th	802	62.8%
2022	88.09	105^th	862	87.8%
2023	90.49	76^th	855	91.1%
2024	84.19	131^st	859	84.7%

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Rank History for Female students at White Marsh Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.62	273^rd	796	65.7%

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Rank History for Male students at White Marsh Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.32	276^th	788	65.0%

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Rank History for White students at White Marsh Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.29	328^th	528	37.9%

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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.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for White Marsh Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	195	44	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	244
1990	194	49	3	0	4	n/a	n/a	250
1991	200	53	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	256
1992	187	46	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	236
1993	223	52	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	276
1994	210	48	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	260
1995	248	43	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	294
1996	248	43	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	294
1997	275	40	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	317
1998	217	43	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	265
1999	201	30	1	1	5	n/a	n/a	238
2000	206	32	1	1	4	n/a	n/a	244
2001	178	41	0	2	4	n/a	n/a	225
2002	207	27	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	237
2003	207	27	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	237
2004	208	24	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	236
2005	208	27	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	240
2006	224	27	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	258
2007	224	29	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	261
2008	230	22	0	6	1	n/a	n/a	259
2009	225	26	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	256
2010	198	42	6	19	2	n/a	n/a	267
2011	216	23	1	3	0	0	3	246
2012	220	21	1	2	0	0	3	247
2013	232	18	4	3	0	0	5	262
2014	206	11	8	5	0	0	6	236
2015	208	11	5	9	0	0	11	244
2016	203	11	5	9	1	0	15	244
2017	231	16	5	8	0	0	16	276
2018	221	17	5	7	0	0	19	269
2019	212	21	1	8	0	0	19	261
2020	195	19	1	9	0	0	18	242
2021	170	20	2	12	0	0	15	219
2022	179	18	2	11	0	0	15	225
2023	171	19	4	14	0	0	12	220

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 White Marsh Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	244	10.8	22.5	n/a
1990	250	14.2	17.6	14.4
1991	256	14.7	17.4	13.7
1992	236	17.0	13.8	16.5
1993	276	16.5	16.7	14.1
1994	260	15.5	16.8	25.4
1995	294	17.0	17.3	14.6
1996	294	17.0	17.3	14.6
1997	317	18.3	17.3	14.8
1998	265	15.8	16.8	16.6
1999	238	15.8	15.1	21
2000	244	16.3	15.0	18
2001	225	15.0	15.0	15.6
2002	237	15.9	14.9	16.5
2003	237	15.9	14.9	16.5
2004	236	16.7	14.1	12.7
2005	240	14.0	17.1	13.8
2006	258	16.0	16.1	12.8
2007	261	17.1	15.3	17.6
2008	259	15.8	16.4	21.2
2009	256	15.5	16.5	19.5
2010	267	15.0	17.7	25.1
2011	246	15.1	16.2	25.6
2012	247	15.8	15.6	25.9
2013	262	15.3	17.1	28.2
2014	236	15.4	15.3	23.7
2015	244	14.0	17.4	27.5
2016	244	14.0	17.4	23.4
2017	276	15.4	17.9	28.3
2018	269	15.4	17.4	31.2
2019	261	15.4	16.9	28.7
2020	242	15.3	15.8	30.2
2021	219	15.3	14.3	30.1
2022	225	15.3	14.7	25.8
2023	220	15.3	14.3	33.2

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 White Marsh Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	244	10.8	22.5	n/a
1990	250	14.2	17.6	14.4
1991	256	14.7	17.4	13.7
1992	236	17.0	13.8	16.5
1993	276	16.5	16.7	14.1
1994	260	15.5	16.8	25.4
1995	294	17.0	17.3	14.6
1996	294	17.0	17.3	14.6
1997	317	18.3	17.3	14.8
1998	265	15.8	16.8	16.6
1999	238	15.8	15.1	21
2000	244	16.3	15.0	18
2001	225	15.0	15.0	15.6
2002	237	15.9	14.9	16.5
2003	237	15.9	14.9	16.5
2004	236	16.7	14.1	12.7
2005	240	14.0	17.1	13.8
2006	258	16.0	16.1	12.8
2007	261	17.1	15.3	17.6
2008	259	15.8	16.4	21.2
2009	256	15.5	16.5	19.5
2010	267	15.0	17.7	25.1
2011	246	15.1	16.2	25.6
2012	247	15.8	15.6	25.9
2013	262	15.3	17.1	28.2
2014	236	15.4	15.3	23.7
2015	244	14.0	17.4	27.5
2016	244	14.0	17.4	23.4
2017	276	15.4	17.9	28.3
2018	269	15.4	17.4	31.2
2019	261	15.4	16.9	28.7
2020	242	15.3	15.8	30.2
2021	219	15.3	14.3	30.1
2022	225	15.3	14.7	25.8
2023	220	15.3	14.3	33.2

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 White Marsh Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$228 (1.7%)	$12,888 (98.3%)	$13,116
2020	$801 (5.5%)	$13,877 (94.5%)	$14,679
2021	$1,071 (6.9%)	$14,502 (93.1%)	$15,574
2022	$1,565 (8.9%)	$15,992 (91.1%)	$17,556
2023	$1,467 (7.6%)	$17,901 (92.4%)	$19,368

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White Marsh Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 76^th of 855 Elementary schools	3.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	261	220	15.7%
African American	21	19	9.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	8	14	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	212	171	19.3%
Two or More Races	19	12	36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.7%	33.2%	4.4%

Schools Near White Marsh Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
White Marsh Elementary	Public	K-5	29090 Thompson Corner Rd	Mechanicsville	20659	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 472-4600	220	15	14.3	33.2%	171 (77.7%)	19 (8.6%)	14 (6.4%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.5%)	84.2	131^st of 859 public elementary schools	84.7%		90.5	76^th of 855 public elementary schools	91.1%	55	66.7	58.3	45.9	57.9	63.8	71.4	60.5	65.0	39.5	$19,368	$1,467	$17,901
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	37840 New Market Turner Rd	Mechanicsville	20659	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 472-4500	499	31	15.8	34.9%	411 (82.4%)	33 (6.6%)	20 (4.0%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.6%)	46.8	401^st of 859 public elementary schools	53.3%		56.2	329^th of 855 public elementary schools	61.5%	72	38.8	25.9	26.4	30.5	50.0	48.1	37.5	45.5	25.0	$16,384	$1,368	$15,016
Mechanicsville Elementary	Public	K-5	28585 Three Notch Rd	Mechanicsville	20659	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 472-4800	300	18	16.5	37.0%	241 (80.3%)	16 (5.3%)	16 (5.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (8.3%)	54.1	338^th of 859 public elementary schools	60.7%		53.8	343^rd of 855 public elementary schools	59.9%	5	46.0	36.4	28.8	37.7	38.1	68.2	40.4	47.2	26.4	$16,547	$1,443	$15,104
T. C. Martin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6315 Olivers Shop Rd	Bryantown	20617	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 274-3182	553	32	17.4	38.7%	252 (45.6%)	179 (32.4%)	55 (9.9%)	8 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.5%)	48	392^nd of 859 public elementary schools	54.4%		44.2	421^st of 855 public elementary schools	50.8%	29	38.0	21.4	28.0	28.3	48.5	53.1	41.5	47.4	26.6	$15,716	$917	$14,798
Oakville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	26410 Three Notch Road	Mechanicsville	20659	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 373-4365	258	18	14.3	44.6%	189 (73.3%)	35 (13.6%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.7%)	66.4	267^th of 859 public elementary schools	68.9%		80.7	158^th of 855 public elementary schools	81.5%	109	42.0	46.7	53.4	47.7	44.0	57.8	51.7	51.0	29.8	$19,572	$1,556	$18,016
Barstow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	295 Williams Rd	Prince Frederick	20678	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9510	687	37	18.3	37.7%	397 (57.8%)	129 (18.8%)	67 (9.8%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	82 (11.9%)	62.9	289^th of 859 public elementary schools	66.4%		52.2	355^th of 855 public elementary schools	58.5%	66	57.4	43.4	25.5	42.0	74.5	63.3	35.8	57.8	22.9	$14,527	$1,082	$13,446
Malcolm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14760 Poplar Hill Rd	Waldorf	20601	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 645-2691	412	28	14.7	47.1%	93 (22.6%)	181 (43.9%)	66 (16.0%)	4 (1.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	63 (15.3%)	35.6	484^th of 859 public elementary schools	43.7%		38.2	474^th of 855 public elementary schools	44.6%	10	19.0	28.6	25.3	24.5	30.5	52.4	32.9	38.3	19.0	$18,128	$647	$17,480
Mary B. Neal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12105 St. George's Dr	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 638-2617	627	46	13.6	44.7%	33 (5.3%)	472 (75.3%)	49 (7.8%)	25 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.3%)	37	472^nd of 859 public elementary schools	45.1%		44.6	415^th of 855 public elementary schools	51.5%	57	42.4	23.5	15.4	27.0	50.0	38.1	29.7	39.3	17.6	$18,423	$567	$17,856
Dynard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	23510 Bushwood Rd	Chaptico	20621	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 769-4804	395	25	15.8	42.0%	300 (75.9%)	41 (10.4%)	17 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.4%)	60.8	302^nd of 859 public elementary schools	64.8%		70.9	227^th of 855 public elementary schools	73.5%	75	50.0	35.4	31.3	38.9	51.4	58.5	52.4	54.4	25.0	$17,440	$1,420	$16,019
Benjamin Banneker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	27180 Point Lookout Rd	Loveville	20656	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 475-0260	590	41	14.5	41.9%	426 (72.2%)	83 (14.1%)	20 (3.4%)	7 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (8.6%)	56	329^th of 859 public elementary schools	61.7%		56.4	325^th of 855 public elementary schools	62.0%	4	32.9	29.6	30.6	31.1	52.9	53.1	51.6	52.6	35.5	$18,433	$2,018	$16,415

Frequently Asked Questions about White Marsh Elementary

How many students attend White Marsh Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 220 students attended White Marsh Elementary.

Is White Marsh Elementary a good school?

White Marsh Elementary ranks 131^st of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of White Marsh Elementary attend?

Students who attend White Marsh Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Margaret Brent Middle
High : Chopticon High

What district is White Marsh Elementary in?

St. Mary's County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of White Marsh Elementary?

Students at White Marsh Elementary are 78% White, 9% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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