Weller Road Elementary School

3301 Weller Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20906

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Tel: (301) 287-8601

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org

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Weller Road Elementary School serves 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Weller Road Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

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 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 677 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Weller Road Elementary School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

677 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

62 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Weller Road Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Weller Road Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MD)

Overall Testing Rank

#1011 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Weller Road Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10%

20%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Weller Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

11%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Weller Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Weller Road Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

84%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Weller Road Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

34%

White

34%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.73

This chart display the diversity score of Weller Road Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

67%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Weller Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Montgomery County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Weller Road Elementary School's ranking?

Weller Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).

How many students attend Weller Road Elementary School?

677 students attend Weller Road Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Weller Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% 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 Weller Road Elementary School?

Weller Road Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.

What grades does Weller Road Elementary School offer ?

Weller Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Weller Road Elementary School part of?

Weller Road Elementary School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.

School Reviews

4 1/20/2020

wow my elementary school is so crap.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - bungholio

5 9/27/2011

where can we buy a flute ?

- Posted by Student/Alumni - oanhv

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 677 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education