Mary B. Neal Elementary School

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Mary B. Neal Elementary School ranks 472 nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mary B. Neal Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waldorf, Maryland, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Charles County Public Schools district.

Mary B. Neal Elementary School stands out among its nearby counterparts, particularly in its academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the Charles County Public Schools district and the state of Maryland in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, with proficiency rates of 27% and 39.3% respectively in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to the district's 15% and 39.2%, and the state's 24.1% and 48.4%. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd grade, where the proficiency rates in Mathematics and ELA were 42.4% and 50%, respectively, outpacing the district and state.

While Mary B. Neal Elementary School generally outperforms nearby schools like Billingsley Elementary School and Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer Elementary School, some nearby schools, such as Mary H. Matula Elementary School and C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School, have higher proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school's performance for its special education student subgroup is a concern, ranking 126 out of 136 Maryland elementary schools in the 2020-2021 school year.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12105 St. George's Dr
Waldorf, MD 20602

(301) 638-2617

District: Charles County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
472^nd of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,423

Students who attend Mary B. Neal Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Milton M. Somers Middle School
High:	St. Charles High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 589

Racial breakdown:

African American:

75.0%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mary B. Neal Elementary School ranks worse than 54.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 11^th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.97. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (75%), Hispanic (8.7%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary B. Neal Elementary School is 12.2, which is the 2^nd best among 22 elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Mary B. Neal Elementary School employs 47.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary B. Neal Elementary School is $18,423, which is the 11^th highest among 22 elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mary B. Neal Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Charles County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles County Public Schools 20^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mary B. Neal Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mary B. Neal Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2009	30.58	661^st	850	22.2%
2010	26.18	713^th	855	16.6%
2011	31.78	641^st	853	24.9%
2012	50.50	488^th	857	43.1%
2013	53.55	432^nd	847	49.0%
2014	59.81	401^st	867	53.7%
2015	45.61	425^th	859	50.5%
2016	39.90	473^rd	845	44.0%
2017	43.66	440^th	847	48.1%
2018	39.86	467^th	857	45.5%
2019	49.16	391^st	853	54.2%
2021	30.85	471^st	802	41.3%
2022	35.37	531^st	862	38.4%
2023	44.62	415^th	855	51.5%
2024	36.97	472^nd	859	45.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Mary B. Neal Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.24	126^th	136	7.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary B. Neal Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.52	197^th	546	63.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Mary B. Neal Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.12	482^nd	796	39.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Mary B. Neal Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	30.78	467^th	788	40.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Mary B. Neal Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.73	245^th	504	51.4%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, June 1, 2017

This is a great school. The principal Mrs.Brown has been awesome and the teachers overall are approachable and care about the students. Parents see for yourself and dont base your decision off of a few bad reviews. I was weary as well but im glad I gave them a chance. My daughter loves it. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mary B. Neal Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	121	428	29	36	9	n/a	n/a	623
2010	129	476	35	43	12	n/a	n/a	695
2011	133	504	30	46	4	0	60	777
2012	136	533	34	65	2	0	56	826
2013	72	498	35	32	0	1	39	677
2014	67	532	36	28	0	0	45	708
2015	57	566	30	47	0	0	58	758
2016	55	555	39	40	1	0	58	748
2017	34	554	36	50	2	0	46	722
2018	44	535	41	53	1	0	40	714
2019	40	548	34	55	1	0	37	715
2020	41	518	36	58	1	0	45	699
2021	26	512	35	57	1	0	47	678
2022	36	484	27	56	0	1	41	645
2023	33	472	25	49	1	1	46	627
2024	25	442	28	51	0	2	41	589

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary B. Neal Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	623	31.0	20.1	32.3
2010	695	37.6	18.4	33.8
2011	777	34.0	22.8	33.5
2012	826	42.0	19.6	33.7
2013	677	38.0	17.8	30.3
2014	708	42.0	16.8	34.3
2015	758	45.0	16.8	35.8
2016	748	46.0	16.2	33.3
2017	722	45.0	16.0	35
2018	714	43.1	16.5	30.4
2019	715	45.2	15.8	34.3
2020	699	43.9	15.9	30.2
2021	678	42.0	16.1	30.7
2022	645	42.4	15.1	37.4
2023	627	46.0	13.6	44.7
2024	589	47.9	12.2	46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary B. Neal Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	623	31.0	20.1	32.3
2010	695	37.6	18.4	33.8
2011	777	34.0	22.8	33.5
2012	826	42.0	19.6	33.7
2013	677	38.0	17.8	30.3
2014	708	42.0	16.8	34.3
2015	758	45.0	16.8	35.8
2016	748	46.0	16.2	33.3
2017	722	45.0	16.0	35
2018	714	43.1	16.5	30.4
2019	715	45.2	15.8	34.3
2020	699	43.9	15.9	30.2
2021	678	42.0	16.1	30.7
2022	645	42.4	15.1	37.4
2023	627	46.0	13.6	44.7
2024	589	47.9	12.2	46

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary B. Neal Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$448 (3.1%)	$13,822 (96.9%)	$14,270
2020	$511 (3.6%)	$13,753 (96.4%)	$14,264
2021	$537 (3.8%)	$13,713 (96.2%)	$14,250
2022	$772 (5.1%)	$14,441 (94.9%)	$15,213
2023	$567 (3.1%)	$17,856 (96.9%)	$18,423

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary B. Neal Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 391^st of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 415^th of 855 Elementary schools	2.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	715	627	12.3%
African American	548	472	13.9%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	34	25	26.5%
Hispanic	55	49	10.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	40	33	17.5%
Two or More Races	37	46	24.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	44.7%	10.4%

Schools Near Mary B. Neal Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mary B. Neal Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12105 St. George's Dr	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 638-2617	589	48	12.2	46.0%	25 (4.2%)	442 (75.0%)	51 (8.7%)	28 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (7.0%)	37	472^nd of 859 public elementary schools	45.1%		44.6	415^th of 855 public elementary schools	51.5%	57	42.4	23.5	15.4	27.0	50.0	38.1	29.7	39.3	17.6	$18,423	$567	$17,856
Eva Turner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 Bannister Cir	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 645-4828	465	32	14.3	68.0%	26 (5.6%)	337 (72.5%)	75 (16.1%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.5%)	11	807^th of 859 public elementary schools	6.1%		15.6	726^th of 855 public elementary schools	15.1%	81		17.1		8.3	11.1	21.7	9.5	14.2	6.5	$20,143	$1,828	$18,314
Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	421 University Dr	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 645-1330	416	33	12.6	73.1%	16 (3.8%)	259 (62.3%)	104 (25.0%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.7%)	24	595^th of 859 public elementary schools	30.7%		25.8	579^th of 855 public elementary schools	32.3%	16	42.6	16.9	6.2	22.4	31.8	27.6	23.4	27.7	9.4	$20,048	$1,449	$18,599
Arthur Middleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1109 Copley Ave	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 645-3338	696	40	17.2	46.0%	37 (5.3%)	409 (58.8%)	169 (24.3%)	19 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	59 (8.5%)	15	726^th of 859 public elementary schools	15.5%		25.4	586^th of 855 public elementary schools	31.5%	140	17.3	14.9	8.5	13.5	20.9	28.3	20.7	23.3	7.9	$16,516	$1,256	$15,260
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	820 Stone Ave	Waldorf	20602	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 645-3686	524	35	14.9	82.3%	18 (3.4%)	339 (64.7%)	116 (22.1%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.0%)	12.7	771^st of 859 public elementary schools	10.2%		13	764^th of 855 public elementary schools	10.6%	7	13.7	11.8	11.5	12.3	25.7	19.1	15.4	20.0	5.1	$19,080	$1,811	$17,268
J. P. Ryon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12140 Vivian Adams Dr	Waldorf	20601	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 645-3090	619	36	17.1	73.8%	31 (5.0%)	385 (62.2%)	144 (23.3%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (8.1%)	10	822^nd of 859 public elementary schools	4.3%		10.3	806^th of 855 public elementary schools	5.7%	16	13.0	8.8		8.4	25.0	15.5	8.6	15.5	5.8	$17,399	$1,459	$15,940
William B. Wade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Smallwood Dr W	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 932-4304	636	41	15.4	57.2%	44 (6.9%)	426 (67.0%)	84 (13.2%)	24 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.1%)	35.4	488^th of 859 public elementary schools	43.2%		30.1	543^rd of 855 public elementary schools	36.5%	55	29.8	19.1	16.7	21.7	45.2	38.8	42.1	41.9	19.4	$15,131	$569	$14,562
C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4800 Lancaster Circle	Waldorf	20603	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(301) 645-9053	588	39	15.0	58.3%	16 (2.7%)	414 (70.4%)	90 (15.3%)	18 (3.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (7.8%)	46.6	404^th of 859 public elementary schools	53.0%		45.1	408^th of 855 public elementary schools	52.3%	4	53.8	31.2	25.9	36.6	53.8	40.9	37.8	43.9	13.3	$18,438	$1,841	$16,597
F. B. Gwynn Educational Center	Public	PK	5998 Radio Station Rd	La Plata	20646	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 934-3884	4	32	.1		0 (0.0%)	3 (75.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$51,676	$3,689	$47,987
Billingsley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10069 Billingsley Road	White Plains	20695	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 753-2088	698	42	16.7	44.7%	51 (7.3%)	474 (67.9%)	92 (13.2%)	27 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.7%)	25.7	578^th of 859 public elementary schools	32.7%		23.1	617^th of 855 public elementary schools	27.8%	39	32.3	21.0	5.3	18.9	31.3	50.0	22.8	34.4	7.0	$16,693	$843	$15,850

Frequently Asked Questions about Mary B. Neal Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Mary B. Neal Elementary School?

Students at Mary B. Neal Elementary School are 75% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% White.

How many students attend Mary B. Neal Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 589 students attended Mary B. Neal Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Mary B. Neal Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mary B. Neal Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Milton M. Somers Middle School
High : St. Charles High School

Is Mary B. Neal Elementary School a good school?

Mary B. Neal Elementary School ranks 472^nd of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Mary B. Neal Elementary School in?

Charles County Public Schools

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