Choptank Elementary School

1103 Mace's Lane
Cambridge, MD 21613
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Choptank Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Choptank Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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School Overview

Choptank Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Choptank Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Choptank Elementary School is 0.39, 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)
#1255 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Choptank Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Choptank Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≤5%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Choptank 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
12%
21%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Choptank Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
77%
33%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Choptank Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
6%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MD.
0.39
This chart display the diversity score of Choptank 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
100%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Choptank Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Choptank Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Choptank Elementary School's ranking?
Choptank Elementary School is ranked #1255 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Choptank Elementary School often compared to?
Choptank Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Elementary School, Sandy Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Choptank Elementary School?
383 students attend Choptank Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Choptank Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Choptank Elementary School?
Choptank Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Choptank Elementary School offer ?
Choptank Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Choptank Elementary School part of?
Choptank Elementary School is part of Dorchester County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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