Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wood Acres Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wood Acres Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wood Acres Elementary School's student population of 534 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wood Acres Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wood Acres Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 1343 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
5%
33%
White
66%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wood Acres Elementary School's ranking?
Wood Acres Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Wood Acres Elementary School often compared to?
Wood Acres Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bannockburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Wood Acres Elementary School?
534 students attend Wood Acres Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wood Acres Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wood Acres Elementary School?
Wood Acres Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wood Acres Elementary School offer ?
Wood Acres Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wood Acres Elementary School part of?
Wood Acres Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
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