Excellent
#165 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 12% in state
Willards Elementary
Elementary School · Wicomico County Public Schools · Willards, MD
A Wicomico County Public Schools elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
36161 Richland Rd, Willards, MD 21874
- Math 59% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willards Elementary score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 49 points since 2020, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Willards Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average502/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,545
Median home value
$219,500
Median rent
$1,480/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21874; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Wicomico County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H. Chipman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–1 | Not available | 303 | Compare → |
| Fruitland PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–2 | Not available | 436 | Compare → |
| North Salisbury ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 3–5 | Not available | 520 | Compare → |
| Westside IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 2–5 | Not available | 342 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wicomico County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #2 of 25
- District spending per student
- $18,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willards Elementary is listed in Wicomico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willards Elementary
Willards Elementary is a public elementary school in Willards, MD, part of Wicomico County Public Schools, serving approximately 316 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willards Elementary
What grades does Willards Elementary serve?
Willards Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Willards Elementary?
Willards Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willards Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willards Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willards Elementary rank in MD?
Willards Elementary ranks #165 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Willards Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Willards Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Willards Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willards Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Willards Elementary a charter school?
No, Willards Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willards Elementary a Title I school?
No, Willards Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willards Elementary?
55.4% of students at Willards Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wicomico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (410) 677-5819
- Area population (ZIP 21874)
- 1,847
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21874; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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