Matapeake Elementary School serves 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Matapeake 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Matapeake Elementary School's student population of 409 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
409 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Matapeake Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Matapeake Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#511 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
20%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
7%
21%

Black
2%
33%

White
84%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Matapeake Elementary School's ranking?
Matapeake Elementary School is ranked #511 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Matapeake Elementary School often compared to?
Matapeake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grasonville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Matapeake Elementary School?
409 students attend Matapeake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Matapeake Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matapeake Elementary School?
Matapeake Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Matapeake Elementary School offer ?
Matapeake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Matapeake Elementary School part of?
Matapeake Elementary School is part of Queen Anne''s County Public Schools School District.
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