Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Watkins Mill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Watkins Mill Elementary serves the northern part of Montgomery Village, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Watkins Mill Elementary School's student population of 734 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
734 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Watkins Mill 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 Watkins Mill Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#1061 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
75%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
14%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Watkins Mill Elementary School's ranking?
Watkins Mill Elementary School is ranked #1061 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Watkins Mill Elementary School often compared to?
Watkins Mill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stedwick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Watkins Mill Elementary School?
734 students attend Watkins Mill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Watkins Mill Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Watkins Mill Elementary School?
Watkins Mill Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Watkins Mill Elementary School offer ?
Watkins Mill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Watkins Mill Elementary School part of?
Watkins Mill Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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