Summary:
Zip code 21666 in Stevensville, Maryland, is served by six public schools within the Queen Anne's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 6th in the state and includes three elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, enrolling approximately 3,257 students.
The standout academic performer is Matapeake Middle School, which ranks in the 83rd percentile among Maryland middle schools and boasts exceptional English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency at 74% and a remarkable 85.7% proficiency in Algebra I. In contrast, Kent Island High School presents a paradox: it has a strong 77.8% ELA proficiency rate but a shockingly low 8.2% overall Mathematics proficiency, driven by its Algebra I exam. Among elementary schools, Matapeake Elementary School leads with 57% math proficiency and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 12.6%, while Bayside Elementary School also performs well above state averages. Stevensville Middle School struggles with the highest chronic absenteeism (28.6%) and the lowest middle school test scores, despite having the second-highest per-student spending.
A key finding is the "Middle School Math Cliff," where math proficiency drops sharply from elementary levels (around 51-57%) to middle school (around 30-34%), suggesting a curriculum or support gap during the transition to 6th grade. The Algebra I anomaly highlights that only a select group of high-performing students takes the course in middle school with great success, while the general high school population struggles. Chronic absenteeism shows a strong inverse correlation with academic performance, and spending alone does not guarantee success, as Matapeake Middle School outperforms Stevensville Middle School despite similar or higher funding levels.
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