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Waverly Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 558 students

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5 stars

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2011:
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2010:
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Posted July 27, 2011

My daughter likes her school so much. I 'm very appreciate all of her teacher's help!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 23, 2011

Amazing and creative learning environment! My kindergartener flourished at Waverly, surrounded by dedicated educators, active parents, and the best kids! Parents were allowed to volunteer in the classroom, school lunch is mostly locally grown and fresh, and curriculum is focused on Howard County academic standards as well as character development, so that our children are smart AND great citizens.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2011

It's been a great year so far for my daughter. School is great. She loves her teacher and the school. After care programs are good. She can read a complete book even in kindergarden.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2010

The principal is the best and they offer innovative way to interact families and the teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2009

Excellent School!!!! Our two children are enrolled and they are receiving a great education. We were in private school at first and was a little hesitant to send the kids to public school. I think we made a great choice our oldest said the work is much more challenging at Waverly and they dont feel boared with the work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 5, 2009

Great School! Great programs, staff, and teacher to student ratio. Everyone is friendly, teachers are great, it should have a 10 star rating!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 9, 2006

Excellent school!! My child went to this school. I won't hesitate for a second to enroll my other kid in this school.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

97 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

98 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
98%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

100 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
>=95%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

99 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 65% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 29% 6%
Black 5% 38%
Hispanic 1% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 1%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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10220 Wetherburn Rd
Ellicott City, MD 21042
Phone: (410) 313-2819

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