Summary:
Zip code 20685, serving the Saint Leonard, Maryland area, is home to a single school, St. Leonard Elementary, a public school within the highly-rated Calvert County Public Schools district that serves grades Pre-K through 5th with an enrollment of 401 students.
St. Leonard Elementary shows a notable "3rd Grade Peak" in academic performance. In 3rd grade, the school excels with 69.4% proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and 59.7% in math, both significantly above state averages. However, by 4th grade, math proficiency drops sharply to 27.9%, and ELA proficiency falls to 41%, creating a significant gap compared to the district averages. The school's overall math proficiency (39.2%) slightly edges out the district (37.9%), but its overall ELA proficiency (55.1%) lags behind the district's strong 66.6%. The school also has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 and high per-student spending of $21,782, yet its overall state ranking is 304th out of 864 schools (65th percentile).
A key concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 19.4%, which is higher than the district average of 17.3% and likely impacts upper-grade performance. While the school benefits from significant resources and a strong start in 3rd grade, the data reveals a clear challenge in maintaining academic momentum through 4th and 5th grades, particularly in ELA where it underperforms its own district. This suggests that while the foundation is solid, parents should be aware of the potential need for additional support as students transition to upper elementary grades.
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