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Mechanicsville Elementary

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Mechanicsville Elementary ranks 298 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

298^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Mechanicsville Elementary is a mid-sized school in Mechanicsville, MD, serving 273 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools district, which ranks 7th out of 25 in Maryland. The school has shown a remarkable recovery from pandemic-era dips, climbing from a 2-star rating to a consistent 3-star rating, and now ranks in the 66th percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year.

The most compelling story at Mechanicsville Elementary is its exceptional performance in Mathematics, particularly in 4th grade, where a 54.8% proficiency rate is the highest among all nearby St. Mary's County schools at that grade level. Overall, the school's math proficiency of 41.4% significantly outpaces the district average of 36% and the state average of 27.1%, outperforming nearby schools like Benjamin Banneker Elementary (32%) and Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary (37.1%). Interestingly, just 1.54 miles away, White Marsh Elementary boasts even higher scores (62.1% math, 69.4% ELA) despite nearly identical rates of economic disadvantage, suggesting that factors like instructional strategies or school culture drive the gap. The school has also made significant strides in reducing chronic absenteeism from a peak of 28.6% to 19.3%, now well below the district average of 27.3% and comparable to top performers like Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary (18.8%).

While math is a clear strength, English Language Arts (ELA) performance is more moderate, with a 53.6% proficiency rate slightly below the district average of 58.5% but above the state average of 51.7%. This is especially noticeable in 5th grade, where ELA scores (45.9%) trail both district and state averages. The school's per-student spending of $18,653 is relatively high compared to some peers, but it appears to use resources effectively, achieving stronger results than higher-spending schools like Benjamin Banneker ($21,411). For parents, Mechanicsville Elementary offers a school on a strong upward trajectory with a standout math program, particularly for 4th graders, and a key area for future growth in upper-grade ELA.

273

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,653

Per pupil spending ?

36.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

28585 Three Notch Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659-3214

(301) 472-4800

District: St. Mary's County Public Schools

Students who attend Mechanicsville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Margaret Brent Middle
High:	Chopticon High

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.3%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 48th percentile in 2016 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maryland average (45% vs 39% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Maryland median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg47%

Maryland avg39%

298^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 48% (2016) to top 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 19Elementary Schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools

7^th of 25St. Mary'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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	62.4	298 of 864	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.5	259 of 865	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	54.1	338 of 859	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.8	343 of 855	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.7	500 of 862	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.2	557 of 802	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	53.3	351 of 853	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.0	319 of 857	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.5	329 of 847	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	44.6	437 of 845	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.2	381 of 859	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.0	290 of 867	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	74.5	197 of 847	76.7%	★★★★☆
2012	71.7	235 of 857	72.6%	★★★★☆
2011	68.2	274 of 853	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	74.6	208 of 855	75.7%	★★★★☆
2009	81.0	112 of 850	86.8%	★★★★☆
2008	73.4	232 of 838	72.3%	★★★★☆
2007	55.7	410 of 818	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.2	360 of 804	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.8	341 of 805	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	56.3	418 of 803	47.9%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	27.3	523 of 796	34.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	42.2	279 of 546	48.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	25.8	534 of 788	32.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	8.8	515 of 528	2.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)49th percentile+18 vs school

Female (2021)34th percentile+4 vs school

Male (2021)32nd percentile~ school

White (2021)2nd percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

Mathematics41%+14 vs state

Science33%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th 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 All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mechanicsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	28585 Three Notch Rd	Mechanicsville	20659	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 472-4800	273	17	15.9	36.6%	222 (81.3%)	13 (4.8%)	21 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (5.5%)	62.4	298^th of 864 public elementary schools	65.5%		69.5	259^th of 865 public elementary schools	70.1%	39	37.8	54.8	34.4	41.4	56.8	61.9	45.9	53.6	32.8	$18,653	$1,096	$17,557
White Marsh Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	29090 Thompson Corner Rd	Mechanicsville	20659	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 472-4600	220	15	14.3	35.5%	149 (67.7%)	23 (10.5%)	25 (11.4%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.1%)	88	110^th of 864 public elementary schools	87.3%		93.2	58^th of 865 public elementary schools	93.3%	52	80.6	62.8	46.7	62.1	83.3	62.8	64.4	69.4	54.3	$20,517	$969	$19,548
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	37840 New Market Turner Rd	Mechanicsville	20659	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 472-4500	479	27	17.6	38.4%	385 (80.4%)	30 (6.3%)	28 (5.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.7%)	56.3	356^th of 864 public elementary schools	58.8%		42.4	470^th of 865 public elementary schools	45.7%	114	52.5	30.0	32.1	37.1	62.7	44.3	45.7	50.0	32.1	$17,427	$945	$16,483
Oakville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	26410 Three Notch Road	Mechanicsville	20659	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 373-4365	291	20	14.6	43.0%	210 (72.2%)	30 (10.3%)	20 (6.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.3%)	63.2	295^th of 864 public elementary schools	65.9%		82.7	154^th of 865 public elementary schools	82.2%	141	46.7	64.9	42.9	50.4	48.9	62.2	42.9	50.4	28.6	$19,098	$1,070	$18,028
T. C. Martin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6315 Olivers Shop Rd	Bryantown	20617	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 274-3182	538	33	16.3	37.0%	232 (43.1%)	177 (32.9%)	63 (11.7%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (10.8%)	46.6	439^th of 864 public elementary schools	49.2%		52.1	387^th of 865 public elementary schools	55.3%	52	39.8	29.1	24.4	31.3	53.8	52.3	32.1	47.1	24.4	$17,319	$1,347	$15,972
Benjamin Banneker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	27180 Point Lookout Rd	Loveville	20656	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 475-0260	543	40	13.7	36.6%	416 (76.6%)	55 (10.1%)	25 (4.6%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.6%)	54.8	366^th of 864 public elementary schools	57.6%		59.1	344^th of 865 public elementary schools	60.2%	22	32.1	36.0	27.9	32.0	50.6	52.8	48.8	50.8	39.5	$21,411	$1,540	$19,871
Dynard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	23510 Bushwood Rd	Chaptico	20621	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 769-4804	422	24	17.2	39.6%	324 (76.8%)	37 (8.8%)	22 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (8.5%)	67.5	271^st of 864 public elementary schools	68.6%		70.6	250^th of 865 public elementary schools	71.1%	21	37.1	44.8	44.7	42.4	50.8	58.2	60.5	56.9	39.5	$17,408	$1,004	$16,404
Barstow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	295 Williams Rd	Prince Frederick	20678	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9510	630	40	15.7	41.1%	347 (55.1%)	107 (17.0%)	83 (13.2%)	11 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	79 (12.5%)	68.2	267^th of 864 public elementary schools	69.1%		69.4	260^th of 865 public elementary schools	69.9%	7	64.3	40.0	35.2	46.2	69.4	52.6	49.1	56.8	35.2	$15,925	$1,136	$14,789
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	23595 Hayden Farm Lane	Leonardtown	20650	St. Mary's County	St. Mary's County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 309-4658	516	35	14.9	19.8%	372 (72.1%)	46 (8.9%)	31 (6.0%)	17 (3.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (9.1%)	87.3	118^th of 864 public elementary schools	86.3%		87.3	108^th of 865 public elementary schools	87.5%	10	59.6	54.9	60.0	58.3	64.0	69.5	72.0	68.6	57.0	$18,118	$1,079	$17,038
Malcolm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14760 Poplar Hill Rd	Waldorf	20601	Charles County	Charles County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 645-2691	415	30	13.8	50.1%	91 (21.9%)	183 (44.1%)	81 (19.5%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (13.5%)	34.9	530^th of 864 public elementary schools	38.7%		42.9	465^th of 865 public elementary schools	46.2%	65	37.3	26.2	6.6	23.2	39.7	44.3	39.3	41.1	21.3	$19,293	$765	$18,528

Frequently Asked Questions about Mechanicsville Elementary

What schools do graduates of Mechanicsville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mechanicsville Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Margaret Brent Middle
High : Chopticon High

What is the racial makeup of Mechanicsville Elementary?

Students at Mechanicsville Elementary are 81% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

How many students attend Mechanicsville Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 273 students attended Mechanicsville Elementary.

Is Mechanicsville Elementary a good school?

Mechanicsville Elementary ranks 298^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Mechanicsville Elementary in?

St. Mary's County Public Schools

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