Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
Waldorf, MD 20602
Phone: (301) 645-3686
District: Charles County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 472 students
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School, a public school located in Waldorf, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Charles County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School is a public school located in Waldorf, MD. 472 students attend Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 2/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 3/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: July 3, 2019
I would rate my experience a 10. As the leadership supports the needs of the students.
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Posted: November 9, 2018
From what I've seen, they just recently had an anti-bullying parade at the school.
Posted: November 9, 2018
My daughter participates in most of the events the school has. They are also Title 1 and we attend alot of the Judy Center events. We (my husband and I) are very involved and communicate with the school staff multiple times a week. The only negative thing I have is that the receptionist at the front desk could be a little more polite. I thought the first time she was just having a bad day, which is understandable, but shes beyond rude all of the time.
Posted: November 9, 2018
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Posted: November 9, 2018
My child doesnt have any learning disabilities.
Posted: September 28, 2018
Posted: September 28, 2018
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Posted: September 28, 2018
Posted: September 28, 2018
Employees are rude and unprofessional not friendly at all
Posted: August 30, 2014
Great teachers and great staff! My only request is that more attention be paid to the IEP needs of students. Students should not have to wait an entire school year to receive services.
Posted: June 21, 2013
I agree poor leadership. They need to assess their negative attitudes towards parents it makes them appear unprofessional and ill prepared to do their job. Teachers are great though!
Posted: May 21, 2013
My daughter has been going to this school since kindergarten and is now finishing 2nd grade. I love the staff and teachers and have never had a problem. Would be nice to have the school renovated as its fairly old, possibly add more gym time and or sports as there is not enough fitness. Would be gat to add a gym and keep the cafeteria a cafeteria.
Posted: February 15, 2013
I feel this school administration is VERY UNRESPONSIVE to parents. The feel that you as a proactive parent get is that your help and input is not needed, wanted, or appreciated. This is evident in the negative attitude of leadership within the school. It appears that leadership feels it is ok to bully parents and staff into submission. The unresponsiveness to parents is also evident in the fact that there is low parent attendance to the small amount of school meetings which are held. Parents do not feel welcomed. There is very little done to establish a trusting relationship between parents and school administration. There is very little transparency. For example many parents have no idea what is going on with their children at the school. I would recommend this administration to take courses in developing interpersonal skills so that there are able to communicate with parents in a more positive manner
Posted: March 8, 2012
I am not satisfied with this school. My children loved, I repeat loved going to school until a couple of weeks into the school year they started at Dr. Mudd. They do not make it a friendly environment to learn. Some of the teachers as well as the office personnel do not have a very welcoming attitude towards the parents. I have also had great experience with some of the teachers but there are several school employees that treat you like you are beneath them, get annoyed when you ask a question or suggest something. If I had a choice, another option I would transfer my children.
Posted: June 30, 2008
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holly Station Townhomes | Apartment Complex | Waldorf | MD | 2.7 mi | |
| 2 | Bowen Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Brandywine | MD | 8.2 mi | |
| 3 | Waynewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 11.1 mi | |
| 4 | Plymouth Haven | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 11.1 mi | |
| 5 | Collingwood on the Potomac | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 11.3 mi | |
| 6 | Riverside Gardens | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 11.7 mi | |
| 7 | Hollin Hall Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 11.7 mi | |
| 8 | Oakbrooke | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 11.8 mi | |
| 9 | Stratford Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 11.9 mi | |
| 10 | Wessynton | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 12.3 mi | |
| 11 | Riverside Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 12.6 mi | |
| 12 | Fort Belvoir Housing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Belvoir | VA | 13.2 mi | |
| 13 | Hollin Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 13.2 mi | |
| 14 | Belle View | Condominium/Townhouse | Alexandria | VA | 13.8 mi | |
| 15 | Grove at Huntley Meadow | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 13.9 mi | |
| 16 | Huntley | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 14.2 mi | |
| 17 | Fords Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 14.8 mi | |
| 18 | Midtown Alexandria Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 15.7 mi | |
| 19 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 15.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Plata | La Plata | MD | 5.3 mi | |
| 2 | Mt. Vernon | Alexandria | VA | 13.3 mi | |
| 3 | National Harbor | Fort Washington | MD | 13.4 mi | |
| 4 | Calvert County | Dunkirk | MD | 15.6 mi | |
| 5 | Calvert County | Owings | MD | 15.6 mi | |
| 6 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 15.9 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Andrews AFB | 13.7 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 14.4 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 14.6 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 17 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 18.5 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 18.9 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 19 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 19 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 19.2 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 19.4 mi. |
| Pentagon | 19.7 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 20 mi. |
| Fort Myer | 20.9 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 24.1 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 28.9 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 29.7 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 34.4 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 34.7 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 34.7 mi. |
| Patuxent River NAS | 35.4 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 35.4 mi. |
| Fort AP Hill | 43.2 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 44.8 mi. |
