Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walter S. Mills - Parole 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 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 550 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School?
550 students attend Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School?
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School offer ?
Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walter S. Mills - Parole Elementary School part of?
I am an alumni and now a grandparent of a student attending. I love Mills Parole and Mrs. Sue Myers. She is 100 supportive of the students both in the school and outside of the school and the teachers are very caring. My granddaughter is extremely advanced and they take the time to give her extra work so she doesn't get bored. I love that anytime my daughter has a question she can text/email the teacher and get immediate results.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - phyll
58/20/2012
I LOVE THIS SCHOOL I GO TO THIS SCHOOL IM YESLI MENJIVAR I FEEL SAFE AT THIS SCHOOL ITS LIKE IF IT WAS MY HOME MRS.ADAMS AND MRS.HENDERSON ARE THE BEST WHEN EVER U NEED SOME ONE THEY WILL BE THERE FOR U CAUSE WE ARE KIDS AT HOPE I LOVE MILLS PAROLE ITS THE BEST PLACE TO BE
- Posted by Student/Alumni - yesli
24/4/2011
I would not go! My child disliked it very strongly and the uniforms are a negative and i found the teachers to be very un professinal
- Posted by Parent - howar
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 550 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
