Serving 428 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary serves the southern part of Newburg, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 139.9 square miles. Families typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School's student population of 428 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
428 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1951
School Rankings
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#539 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
4%
24%
Black
16%
32%
White
69%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School is ranked #539 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. James Craik Elementary School, T. C. Martin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School?
428 students attend Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School?
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School part of?
Dr. Thomas L. Higdon Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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