Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wheaton Woods 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 31% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 96% 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: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wheaton Woods Elementary serves the southeastern part of Rockville, MD, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wheaton Woods Elementary School's student population of 556 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
556 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Motto
Every person counts. Every moment matters.
School Rankings
Wheaton Woods 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 Wheaton Woods Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#711 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
69%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
23%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
4%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
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)23.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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 Wheaton Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Wheaton Woods Elementary School is ranked #711 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Wheaton Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Wheaton Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Wheaton Woods Elementary School?
556 students attend Wheaton Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Wheaton Woods Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wheaton Woods Elementary School?
Wheaton Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wheaton Woods Elementary School offer ?
Wheaton Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Wheaton Woods Elementary School part of?
Wheaton Woods Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I can never give this school up or let it down I could never turn around.
4 10/10/2025
I used to go to this school and I miss it a lot. like. the lunch lady was my neighbor. She was fun. I hated this school because of the students. I would say very mean words but I won't.
5 10/10/2025
I used to go to this elementary school pretty cool I love it Mr.Isabelle(who Left Middle of the School Year) and Mrs. Dimock were my favorite 5th-grade teachers I will miss them but now I am in 6th and will have to move on to better things.
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