White Marsh Elementary

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:
131st of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,368 Help


Students who attend White Marsh Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Margaret Brent Middle
High:    Chopticon High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  220

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.7%
African American:
8.6%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.19. (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: White (77.7%), African American (8.6%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Marsh Elementary is 14.3, which is the 7th best among 19 elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Marsh Elementary is $19,368, which is the 6th 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 8th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.58 407th 803 49.3%
2005 54.76 405th 805 49.7%
2006 47.71 464th 804 42.3%
2007 34.11 589th 818 28.0%
2008 82.24 100th 838 88.1%
2009 78.69 149th 850 82.5%
2010 71.42 253rd 855 70.4%
2011 68.33 268th 853 68.6%
2012 80.39 110th 857 87.2%
2013 76.51 174th 847 79.5%
2014 85.00 75th 867 91.3%
2015 80.59 164th 859 80.9%
2016 83.68 146th 845 82.7%
2017 81.10 165th 847 80.5%
2018 85.27 113th 857 86.8%
2019 93.99 45th 853 94.7%
2021 47.45 298th 802 62.8%
2022 88.09 105th 862 87.8%
2023 90.49 76th 855 91.1%
2024 84.19 131st 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 273rd 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 276th 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 328th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
1989 195 44 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 244
1990 194 49 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 250
1991 200 53 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 256
1992 187 46 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 236
1993 223 52 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1994 210 48 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 260
1995 248 43 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1996 248 43 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1997 275 40 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 317
1998 217 43 1 0 4 n/a n/a 0 265
1999 201 30 1 1 5 n/a n/a 0 238
2000 206 32 1 1 4 n/a n/a 0 244
2001 178 41 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 225
2002 207 27 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2003 207 27 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2004 208 24 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 236
2005 208 27 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 240
2006 224 27 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 224 29 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2008 230 22 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 225 26 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2010 198 42 6 19 2 n/a n/a 0 267
2011 216 23 1 3 0 0 3 0 246
2012 220 21 1 2 0 0 3 0 247
2013 232 18 4 3 0 0 5 0 262
2014 206 11 8 5 0 0 6 0 236
2015 208 11 5 9 0 0 11 0 244
2016 203 11 5 9 1 0 15 0 244
2017 231 16 5 8 0 0 16 0 276
2018 221 17 5 7 0 0 19 0 269
2019 212 21 1 8 0 0 19 0 261
2020 195 19 1 9 0 0 18 0 242
2021 170 20 2 12 0 0 15 0 219
2022 179 18 2 11 0 0 15 0 225
2023 171 19 4 14 0 0 12 0 220

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for White Marsh Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 45th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 76th of 855 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students261220
 15.7%
African American2119
 9.5%
American Indian00
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic814
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White212171
 19.3%
Two or More Races1912
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.7%33.2%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about White Marsh Elementary

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

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

Middle : Margaret Brent Middle
High : Chopticon High

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

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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