Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Maury Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in District Of Columbia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 22%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 31%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 86% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in DC
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Maury Elementary School serves a 0.4 square mile area in the southeast part of Washington, DC, with a typical drive to the school taking around 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in District Of Columbia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Maury Elementary School's student population of 559 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Motto
Empowering Minds Today, Developing the Citizens of Tomorrow!
School Rankings
Maury Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 220 schools in District Of Columbia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maury Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 220 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
22%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
10%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
19%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
46.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
49%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White and Royal Blue
School Mascot
Maury Cougar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maury Elementary School's ranking?
Maury Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 220 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in District Of Columbia.
What schools are Maury Elementary School often compared to?
Maury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ludlow-taylor Elementary School, School-within-school At Goding by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 22% DC state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 31% DC state average).
How many students attend Maury Elementary School?
559 students attend Maury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Maury Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maury Elementary School?
Maury Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maury Elementary School offer ?
Maury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maury Elementary School part of?
Maury Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia.
In what neighborhood is Maury Elementary School located?
Maury Elementary School is located in the Northeast Washington neighborhood of Washington, DC. There are 64 other public schools located in Northeast Washington.
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