Lexington Park Elementary School
Tel:
(301) 863-4085
- Lexington Park Elementary School serves 539 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Lexington Park Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Lexington Park Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Lexington Park Elementary School's student population of 539 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 539 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Lexington Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Lexington Park Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #618 out of 1359 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 37% | 41% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 43% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 17% |
| Black | 43% | 34% |
| White | 33% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Mary's County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lexington Park Elementary School is Great Mills High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chesapeake Charter School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George Washington Carver Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Great Mills George Washington Carver Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 635 students
1.4 miles
46155 Carver School Blvd
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4076 1.4 PK-5 635 - Great Mills Great Mills High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,655 student
2.0 miles
21130 Great Mills Rd
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4001 2.0 9-12 1,655 - Lexington Park Chesapeake Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 416 students
2.3 miles
20945 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-9585 2.3 K-8 416 - Great Mills Greenview Knolls Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 425 students
2.4 miles
45711 Military Ln
Great Mills, MD 20634
(301) 863-4095 2.4 PK-5 425 - Lexington Park St. Mary's County Evening High School Alternative School
2.5 miles
20833 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
(301) 863-4090 2.5 n/a n/a
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