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Williamsport Elementary

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5
126th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools
Better than 85% of Maryland elementary schools
Summary

Williamsport Elementary is a high-performing public school in Williamsport, MD, serving 533 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Washington County Public Schools district.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic results, far exceeding district and state averages. In math, 62.4% of students are proficient—more than double the district average of 29.3%—and in English Language Arts, 67.4% are proficient compared to 55% district-wide. Fifth-grade science scores are also impressive at 59.3%, nearly 20 points above the district. These scores are significantly higher than nearby schools like Pangborn Elementary and Bester Elementary, which have math proficiency rates in the 20-30% range. Williamsport also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (19.1%) compared to the district average (29.0%) and many peers, such as Bester (44.3%) and Salem Avenue Elementary (37.4%).

What makes Williamsport especially noteworthy is its efficiency and effectiveness with all students. Despite over 60% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school is ranked in the 98th percentile statewide for its work with low-socioeconomic status students—a feat unmatched by nearby schools. It achieves these results with lower per-student spending ($15,778) than many lower-performing peers, like Bester ($22,906) and Lincolnshire Elementary ($21,207). This combination of high achievement, strong support for diverse learners, and efficient resource use makes Williamsport a standout choice in the Hagerstown/Williamsport area.

533
Students ?
14.6
Student/teacher ratio ?
$15,778
Per pupil spending ?
61%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1 S Clifton Dr
       Williamsport, MD  21795-1124

(301) 766-8415

District: Washington County Public Schools


Students who attend Williamsport Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Springfield Middle
High:    Williamsport High
Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
9.9%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Improving — 71st percentile in 2016 → 85th in 2026
Strengths
Test scores above the Maryland average (64% vs 39% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 15% of Maryland elementary schools
Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2016
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school64%
District avg41%
Maryland avg39%
126th of 864
Maryland public elementary schools ?
Top 15%▲ up 15 pts since 2016
From top 29% (2016) to top 15% (2026)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
2nd of 24Elementary Schools in the Washington County Public Schools
10th of 25Washington County Public Schools among Maryland districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaryland percentileRating
202686.4126 of 86485.4%★★★★☆
202585.6127 of 86585.3%★★★★☆
202481.7151 of 85982.4%★★★★☆
202383.1137 of 85584.0%★★★★☆
202280.1168 of 86280.5%★★★★☆
202171.9169 of 80278.9%★★★★☆
201977.6194 of 85377.3%★★★★☆
201871.8239 of 85772.1%★★★★☆
201769.6260 of 84769.3%★★★☆☆
201670.3246 of 84570.9%★★★★☆
201560.2320 of 85962.7%★★★☆☆
201453.9472 of 86745.6%★★☆☆☆
201352.4439 of 84748.2%★★☆☆☆
201250.4490 of 85742.8%★★☆☆☆
201143.3537 of 85337.0%★★☆☆☆
201048.0522 of 85538.9%★★☆☆☆
200965.1325 of 85061.8%★★★☆☆
200859.9387 of 83853.8%★★★☆☆
200736.3567 of 81830.7%★★☆☆☆
200655.5398 of 80450.5%★★★☆☆
200550.8441 of 80545.2%★★☆☆☆
200456.6415 of 80348.3%★★☆☆☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaryland percentileRating
202162.8195 of 79675.5%★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaryland percentileRating
202189.212 of 54697.8%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaryland percentileRating
202174.6141 of 78882.1%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMaryland percentileRating
202152.2221 of 52858.1%★★★☆☆
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Low Socio Economic Status (2021)98th percentile+19 vs school
Male (2021)82nd percentile+3 vs school
Female (2021)76th percentile-3 vs school
White (2021)58th percentile-21 vs school
By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?
English Language Arts67%+16 vs state
Mathematics62%+35 vs state
Science59%+27 vs state

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In the 2024-25 school year, 533 students attended Williamsport Elementary.

Students who attend Williamsport Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Springfield Middle
High : Williamsport High

Students at Williamsport Elementary are 67% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 9% African American, 3% Asian.

Williamsport Elementary ranks 126th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 MCAP test scoresNewJul 28, 2026
2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026
2024–25 attendance data, dropout rates & graduation ratesJun 13, 2026
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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