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Piney Point Elementary is a public elementary school located in Tall Timbers, Maryland, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 453. The school is part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 24 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Piney Point Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students outperforming the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's overall Mathematics proficiency rate was 39.9%, compared to 27.5% for the district and 23.3% for the state. However, the school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have declined over the years, despite its strong test scores, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in areas not captured by the test scores, such as student growth, attendance, or other factors. Additionally, Piney Point Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (73.95%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations, raising questions about the school's diversity and inclusiveness.
While Piney Point Elementary outperforms the district and state averages in test scores, some nearby schools, such as Leonardtown Elementary and Evergreen Elementary School, have higher rankings and ratings, suggesting that there may be opportunities for Piney Point Elementary to learn from their practices and strategies. Additionally, the varying performance of different student subgroups at Piney Point Elementary, particularly the lower rankings for female students and white students, indicates the need for the school to address achievement gaps and ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
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