Beach Elementary School

7900 Old Bayside Rd
Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Beach Elementary School's student population of 492 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
492 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beach Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MD)
#510 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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20%
20%
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31%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beach Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
21%
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Black
10%
33%
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White
65%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.54
This chart display the diversity score of Beach Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Beach Elementary School is ranked #510 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Beach Elementary School often compared to?
Beach Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntingtown Elementary School, Plum Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Beach Elementary School?
492 students attend Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Beach Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beach Elementary School?
Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beach Elementary School offer ?
Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beach Elementary School part of?
Beach Elementary School is part of Calvert County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20% (Top 50%)
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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