Summary:
In zip code 20662, there is a single elementary school, Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School, serving grades PK through 5 in Nanjemoy, Maryland, with 269 students.
Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school within the Charles County Public Schools district, which itself is ranked in the bottom 20% of Maryland districts. The school significantly outperforms its district in nearly every subject, with 37.4% of students proficient in Mathematics compared to the district's 17.0%, and 47.2% proficient in English Language Arts versus the district's 45.6%. Its state ranking has improved over the last three years, now sitting in the 56th percentile with a 3-star rating. This academic success is supported by substantial resources, including a very high per-student spending of $24,648 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1, which likely helps overcome the challenge of serving a population where over 56% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Despite these strengths, there are areas of concern. Chronic absenteeism affects 25.2% of students, a high rate that could undermine long-term progress. Additionally, 5th-grade Science scores, while improved from a previous low, remain below the state average at 30.4% proficient, suggesting a need for curriculum focus. Overall, Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School is a bright spot in its district, demonstrating that targeted investment and effective local leadership can yield strong results even in a challenging broader context.
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