Evergreen Elementary School

43765 Wildewood Parkway
California, MD 20619
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 715 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Evergreen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : Evergreen Elementary School serves the southeastern part of California, MD, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the edge of the attendance area, extending up to 5.9 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Evergreen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Evergreen Elementary School's student population of 715 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
715 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Evergreen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evergreen Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#240 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
51%
27%
61%
45%
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
Hispanic
12%
24%
Black
13%
32%
White
62%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
(22-23)
24.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
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 Evergreen Elementary School's ranking?
Evergreen Elementary School is ranked #240 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Evergreen Elementary School often compared to?
Evergreen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollywood Elementary School, Leonardtown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Evergreen Elementary School?
715 students attend Evergreen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Evergreen Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evergreen Elementary School?
Evergreen Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Evergreen Elementary School offer ?
Evergreen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Evergreen Elementary School part of?
Evergreen Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : Evergreen Elementary School serves the southeastern part of California, MD, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the edge of the attendance area, extending up to 5.9 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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