Serving 651 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William B. Wade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 651 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
William B. Wade Elementary School's student population of 651 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
651 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026
School Motto
Home of the Wildcats
School Rankings
William B. Wade 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 William B. Wade Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#731 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
12%
24%
Black
69%
32%
White
5%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Charles County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B. Wade Elementary School's ranking?
William B. Wade Elementary School is ranked #731 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are William B. Wade Elementary School often compared to?
William B. Wade Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William A. Diggs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend William B. Wade Elementary School?
651 students attend William B. Wade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of William B. Wade Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William B. Wade Elementary School?
William B. Wade Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B. Wade Elementary School offer ?
William B. Wade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William B. Wade Elementary School part of?
William B. Wade Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is a great school.All the teachears are nice and friendly and they handle any issue with full attention and solve it right away.
1 10/10/2025
Wade only lets parents participate in school at evening funtions to raise money for the school. I want to volunteer in the classroom during the day when my child is at school . Parents don't matter. I wish I could give the school 0 stars.
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