Summary:
Port Republic, Maryland, is home to a single public school, Mutual Elementary, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade as part of the highly-rated Calvert County Public Schools district.
Mutual Elementary is a standout performer, consistently achieving academic results that far exceed state averages. For the 2025-2026 school year, the school ranked in the 83rd percentile statewide, a significant improvement from the 74th percentile just three years prior. In math, 50.5% of all students are proficient, nearly double the state average of 27.1%, while in English Language Arts, 71.9% of students are proficient compared to 51.7% statewide. The school also excels in 5th-grade science, with 47.2% proficiency versus the state's 32.4%. With a low student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 and a per-student spending of $21,572, the school provides a well-resourced learning environment. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 15.8% is also better than the district average of 17.3%.
While the school's overall performance is excellent, one notable area for attention is 4th-grade math, where proficiency drops to 40.7%, falling below the district average of 48.9%. This is the only subject and grade where the school underperforms relative to its district, suggesting a potential focus for instructional improvement. Despite serving a diverse student body where 32.35% qualify for free or reduced lunch, Mutual Elementary delivers top-tier results, demonstrating strong academic equity and effectiveness across all student groups.
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