Serving 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus 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 8% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus's student population of 707 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#939 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
19%
33%
White
57%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus's ranking?
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus is ranked #939 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus often compared to?
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Dowell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus?
707 students attend Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus?
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus offer ?
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus part of?
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus is part of Calvert County Public Schools School District.
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