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Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter

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Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter ranks 287 th of 864 Maryland alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

287^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Alternative Schools

Better than 67% of Maryland alternative schools

Summary

Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter in Laurel, MD, is a large K-12 public charter school serving 1,681 students within the Prince George's County Public Schools district, and it stands out as a high-performing option in a district that is ranked near the bottom of the state.

This school is a true academic standout. In English Language Arts, CMIT’s proficiency rate of 60.2% is 55% higher than the district average of 38.9% and well above the state average. In math, the school’s overall proficiency of 26.6% is nearly double the district’s 13.7%, and its Geometry proficiency rate of 62.5% is dramatically higher than the district’s 12.4%. The school also has a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.1%, which is less than half the district average of 30.2% and far lower than other nearby alternative schools. While CMIT is classified as an "alternative" school, it is fundamentally different from other schools in that category, such as William S. Baer School or Marley Glen School, which are small, specialized programs for students with significant needs. CMIT is a large, mainstream charter school of choice that serves a general student population, with nearly half of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

It is worth noting that a similar charter school, Chesapeake Science Point in Hanover, MD, outperforms CMIT in nearly every academic metric, though it also serves a more affluent student body. This comparison highlights that while CMIT is an excellent choice within its district, socioeconomic factors can still influence outcomes. Overall, CMIT offers a strong, STEM-focused education with impressive academic results, a positive school culture, and efficient operations, making it a hidden gem for families in the Laurel area.

1,681

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,466

Per pupil spending ?

49.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14800 Sweitzer Ln
Laurel, MD 20707

(301) 350-6051

District: Prince George's County Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.5%

Hispanic:

10.5%

Asian:

4.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 50th percentile in 2025 → 59th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 59th (2026) from a 50th-percentile low (2025)

✓Above the Maryland median (67th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg23%

Maryland avg37%

Elementary school

287^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 13 pts since 2019

From top 46% (2019) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

98^th of 339

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

92^nd of 227

Maryland public high schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 19 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 41% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2Alternative Schools in the Prince George's County Public Schools

22^nd of 25Prince George's County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	64.4	287 of 864	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.6	251 of 865	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	67.2	259 of 859	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.7	282 of 855	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.4	261 of 862	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.8	250 of 802	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.9	394 of 853	53.8%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	78.5	41 of 504	91.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	61.0	207 of 796	74.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	52.5	88 of 347	74.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	91.3	9 of 546	98.4%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	47.3	301 of 788	61.8%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	98 of 339	71.1%	★★★★☆
2025	76.1	72 of 337	78.6%	★★★★☆
2024	64.3	93 of 328	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	60.2	104 of 322	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.0	95 of 333	71.5%	★★★★☆
2021	53.6	119 of 303	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.9	137 of 316	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.9	102 of 328	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	76.4	65 of 317	79.5%	★★★★☆
2016	59.7	110 of 314	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	78.7	58 of 315	81.6%	★★★★☆
2014	84.0	47 of 339	86.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	74.9	40 of 259	84.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	60.1	101 of 303	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	69.6	38 of 207	81.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	81.0	16 of 273	94.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	41.2	155 of 288	46.2%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	44.5	92 of 227	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	38.8	111 of 220	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.6	43 of 146	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	56.7	38 of 127	70.1%	★★★★☆
2022	77.6	11 of 225	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	46.1	71 of 138	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.2	87 of 197	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.9	61 of 180	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	68.0	51 of 233	78.1%	★★★★☆
2015	59.4	80 of 233	65.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	51.9	21 of 35	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)98th percentile+30 vs school

African American (2021)92nd percentile+23 vs school

Hispanic (2021)75th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2021)74th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2021)62nd percentile-7 vs school

Middle school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)94th percentile+33 vs school

African American (2021)85th percentile+24 vs school

Hispanic (2021)82nd percentile+21 vs school

Female (2021)67th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2021)46th percentile-15 vs school

High school

Male (2021)40th percentile

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

Geometry62%+18 vs state

English Language Arts60%+8 vs state

Science39%+7 vs state

Mathematics27%~ state avg

Algebra I19%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				MCAP Mathematics (2026)							MCAP English Language Arts (2026)								MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	14800 Sweitzer Ln	Laurel	20707	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(301) 350-6051	1,681	101	16.6	49.1%	52 (3.1%)	1,353 (80.5%)	177 (10.5%)	67 (4.0%)	6 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (1.5%)								(n/a)	53.9	43.3	40.8	19.5	8.8	18.4	26.6	58.8	45.4	56.1	61.2	63.3	66.2	62.8	60.2	18.8	62.5	30.6	44.5	$22,466	$1,666	$20,800
James E. Duckworth	Public, Alternative	K-12	11201 Evans Trl	Beltsville	20705	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 572-0620	99	16	6.1	93.9%	5 (5.1%)	33 (33.3%)	55 (55.6%)	5 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)																				$62,217	$3,985	$58,232
Cedar Lane Special Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11630 Scaggsville Rd	Fulton	20759	Howard County	Howard County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 888-8800	133	32	4.1	30.1%	19 (14.3%)	65 (48.9%)	16 (12.0%)	28 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)								(n/a)																				$99,895	$3,259	$96,636
Stephen Knolls School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	10731 St. Margaret's Way	Kensington	20895	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-0050	51	14	3.7	33.3%	16 (31.4%)	12 (23.5%)	18 (35.3%)	5 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																				$96,133	$11,759	$84,374
Chesapeake Science Point	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	7321 Parkway Drive South	Hanover	21076	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(443) 757-5277	1,051	68	15.3	23.4%	244 (23.2%)	497 (47.3%)	98 (9.3%)	126 (12.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (7.7%)								(n/a)	81.3	62.7	70.0	35.4	36.2	24.3	57.6	77.1	76.5	76.0	74.7	83.7	76.9	92.7	79.9	66.7	86.2	64.0	45.2	$17,953	$854	$17,098
Ruth Parker Eason School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	648 Old Mill Rd	Millersville	21108	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 222-3815	128	25	5.1	53.9%	44 (34.4%)	55 (43.0%)	14 (10.9%)	9 (7.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.9%)								(n/a)																				$55,064	$8,209	$46,855
C. Elizabeth Rieg	Public, Alternative	K-12	15542 Peach Walker Dr	Mitchellville	20716	Prince George's County	Prince George's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 390-0200	148	25	5.9	71.6%	12 (8.1%)	111 (75.0%)	18 (12.2%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)																				$63,808	$8,320	$55,487
Maiden Choice School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	4901 Shelbourne Rd	Baltimore	21227	Baltimore County	Baltimore County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 887-1431	118	21	5.5	54.2%	28 (23.7%)	65 (55.1%)	8 (6.8%)	16 (13.6%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																				$71,328	$15,730	$55,598
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol	Public, Alternative	4-12	15000 Broschart Rd	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 251-6900	79	21	3.8	40.5%	26 (32.9%)	30 (38.0%)	15 (19.0%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)								(n/a)						10.0	4.4						10.0	43.8	30.0	5.6				$77,320	$28,145	$49,175
Marley Glen School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	200 Scott Ave	Glen Burnie	21060	Anne Arundel County	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 572-0080	99	19	5.1	61.6%	43 (43.4%)	28 (28.3%)	17 (17.2%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.1%)								(n/a)																				$62,087	$11,890	$50,197

Frequently Asked Questions about Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter

How many students attend Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,681 students attended Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter.

What is the racial makeup of Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter?

Students at Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter are 80% African American, 11% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

Is Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter a good school?

Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter ranks 287^th of 864 Maryland alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter in?

Prince George's County Public Schools

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