Serving 628 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Windy Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 628 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Windy Hill Elementary School's student population of 628 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
628 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
Windy Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Windy Hill Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#399 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
22%
Black
7%
33%
White
68%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Windy Hill Elementary School is ranked #399 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Windy Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Windy Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Harmony Elementary School, Sunderland Elementary School, Plum Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Windy Hill Elementary School?
628 students attend Windy Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Windy Hill Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windy Hill Elementary School?
Windy Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Windy Hill Elementary School offer ?
Windy Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Windy Hill Elementary School part of?
Windy Hill Elementary School is part of Calvert County School District.
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