Summary:
In zip code 20639, there is one middle school, Plum Point Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Huntingtown, Maryland, a community within the highly-rated Calvert County Public Schools district.
Plum Point Middle is a standout school, earning a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking 57th out of 339 Maryland middle schools (83rd percentile). The school excels particularly in advanced mathematics, with a staggering 86.7% of students proficient in Geometry—far exceeding the district average of 36.5% and the state average of 44.5%. Overall math proficiency is 38.4%, slightly above the district average, while English Language Arts proficiency is 65.5%, just below the district's 66.6%. The school benefits from a favorable environment, with only 20.68% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch and a spending per student of $16,466. However, chronic absenteeism is a concern at 19.0%, higher than the district average of 17.3%.
For parents, Plum Point Middle offers a strong academic foundation, especially for students interested in advanced math and STEM. The school's consistent high ratings and membership in a top-tier district provide confidence in its overall quality. While ELA scores are a relative weakness compared to the district, the school's math program is exceptional. The chronic absenteeism rate is a point to monitor, but the school's resources and low poverty levels create a supportive learning environment. Overall, this is a high-performing school with a clear strength in mathematics and a stable track record of excellence.
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