Serving 626 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary B. Neal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 26% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 626 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary B. Neal Elementary School serves the northeast part of Waldorf, MD, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary B. Neal Elementary School's student population of 626 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
626 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Motto
Home of the Blue Crabs
Average Class Size
21 students
School Rankings
Mary B. Neal 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 Mary B. Neal Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#765 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
10%
24%
Black
76%
32%
White
3%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary B. Neal Elementary School's ranking?
Mary B. Neal Elementary School is ranked #765 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mary B. Neal Elementary School often compared to?
Mary B. Neal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. James Craik Elementary School, Eva Turner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mary B. Neal Elementary School?
626 students attend Mary B. Neal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mary B. Neal Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary B. Neal Elementary School?
Mary B. Neal Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary B. Neal Elementary School offer ?
Mary B. Neal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mary B. Neal Elementary School part of?
Mary B. Neal Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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