Malcolm Elementary School

14760 Poplar Hill Rd
Waldorf, MD 20601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Malcolm 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 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to 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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Malcolm Elementary School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat 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)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

Malcolm Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malcolm Elementary School is 0.70, 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)
#644 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
22%
25%
45%
45%
30-34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
45%
33%
White
23%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malcolm Elementary School's ranking?
Malcolm Elementary School is ranked #644 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Malcolm Elementary School often compared to?
Malcolm Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. James Craik Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Malcolm Elementary School?
427 students attend Malcolm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Malcolm Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malcolm Elementary School?
Malcolm Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Malcolm Elementary School offer ?
Malcolm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Malcolm Elementary School part of?
Malcolm Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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