Serving 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Town Creek 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Town Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Town Creek Elementary School's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Town Creek 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 Town Creek Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
18%
33%
White
56%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Town Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Town Creek Elementary School is ranked #590 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Town Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Town Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenview Knolls Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Town Creek Elementary School?
232 students attend Town Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Town Creek Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Town Creek Elementary School?
Town Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Town Creek Elementary School offer ?
Town Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Town Creek Elementary School part of?
Town Creek Elementary School is part of St. Mary''s County Public Schools School District.
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