Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd 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 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School serves the northeast part of Waldorf, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest point of the zone is about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School's student population of 497 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1131 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
23%
24%
Black
65%
32%
White
3%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School is ranked #1131 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brandywine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School?
497 students attend Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School?
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School part of?
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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