Westside Primary

6046 Quantico Rd
Quantico, MD 21856
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Westside Primary serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Westside Primary's student population of 192 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Westside Primary is 0.49, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Westside Primary and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westside Primary and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Westside Primary and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Westside Primary and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Westside Primary and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westside Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Westside Primary and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westside Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westside Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Westside Primary?
192 students attend Westside Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Westside Primary students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Primary?
Westside Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Primary offer ?
Westside Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Primary part of?
Westside Primary is part of Wicomico County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 192 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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