Summary:
The Queen Anne's County Public Schools district in Maryland is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Matapeake Middle School stands out as the top performer, ranking 44th out of 337 Maryland middle schools and significantly outpacing the district and state averages on key academic assessments.
Matapeake Middle School boasted the highest proficiency rates on the MCAP Mathematics and English Language Arts exams across all grades, with an impressive 97.6% of students scoring proficient or better on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, compared to just 21% for the district and state. The school also led the way on 8th grade MCAP Science and Social Studies assessments. In contrast, Sudlersville Middle School had the lowest proficiency rates among the 4 schools, performing well below the district and state averages.
While the district as a whole appears to struggle with mathematics, with proficiency rates lagging the state average at all 4 schools, English Language Arts performance was stronger, with several schools exceeding the state average, particularly in the upper grades. The high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.9% to 22.9% across the schools in 2023-2024, is a concern that likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by some of the lower-performing schools.
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