Serving 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mays Chapel Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher 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 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mays Chapel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Mays Chapel Elementary School's student population of 592 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
592 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mays Chapel Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mays Chapel Elementary School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 1343 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
7%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
15%
33%
White
43%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
5%
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 Mays Chapel Elementary School's ranking?
Mays Chapel Elementary School is ranked #266 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Mays Chapel Elementary School?
592 students attend Mays Chapel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Mays Chapel Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mays Chapel Elementary School?
Mays Chapel Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mays Chapel Elementary School offer ?
Mays Chapel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mays Chapel Elementary School part of?
Mays Chapel Elementary School is part of Baltimore County Public Schools School District.
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