Summary:
Zip code 21666 (Stevensville, MD) is home to three elementary schools—Matapeake Elementary School (PK-5), Kent Island Elementary School (PK-2), and Bayside Elementary School (3-5)—all part of the highly-rated Queen Anne's County Public Schools district, which ranks 6th out of 25 districts in Maryland.
Matapeake Elementary School stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 82nd percentile statewide (156 out of 864) with a 4-star rating. It leads the area in academic proficiency, with 57% of students proficient in Mathematics and 62.3% in English Language Arts—far exceeding district and state averages. Bayside Elementary School is also strong, ranking in the 75th percentile (217 out of 864) with 51.9% Math and 60.3% English Language Arts proficiency. Kent Island Elementary School serves only PK-2 and has no test scores, but it feeds into Bayside, creating a unique and effective transition. Notably, Matapeake achieves the highest results despite having the lowest per-student spending ($15,546) and the highest student-teacher ratio (15.7), while Kent Island has the highest spending ($17,091) and lowest ratio (13.2).
Chronic absenteeism is a key differentiator: Matapeake has the lowest rate (12.6%), followed by Bayside (17.8%) and Kent Island (18.8%)—all better than the district average of 22.4%. The percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch also varies, with Matapeake at 25.21%, Bayside at 29.89%, and Kent Island at 34.96%. Despite these differences, all three schools outperform state averages, reflecting a high-quality, well-supported community. Parents can expect strong academic foundations and a district-wide commitment to attendance and achievement.
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