William B. Wade Elementary School

2300 Smallwood Dr W
Waldorf, MD 20603
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 603 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William B. Wade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

William B. Wade Elementary School's student population of 603 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
603 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

William B. Wade Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B. Wade Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#907 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
20%
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18%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
6%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
21%
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Black
60%
33%
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White
10%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of William B. Wade Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William B. Wade Elementary School's ranking?
William B. Wade Elementary School is ranked #907 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are William B. Wade Elementary School often compared to?
William B. Wade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William A. Diggs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend William B. Wade Elementary School?
603 students attend William B. Wade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of William B. Wade Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B. Wade Elementary School?
William B. Wade Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B. Wade Elementary School offer ?
William B. Wade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William B. Wade Elementary School part of?
William B. Wade Elementary School is part of Charles County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   8/12/2019
The teachers are caring. I love volunteer at the school every time I get a chance.
- Posted by Parent - Rosa
1   7/7/2017
Wade only lets parents participate in school at evening funtions to raise money for the school. I want to volunteer in the classroom during the day when my child is at school . Parents don't matter. I wish I could give the school 0 stars.
- Posted by Parent - School doesn't care
5   8/2/2013
This is a great school.All the teachears are nice and friendly and they handle any issue with full attention and solve it right away.
- Posted by Parent - salin

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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