Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt Hope/nanjemoy 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School serves the southwest part of Nanjemoy, MD, covering an attendance zone of approximately 151.7 square miles, with typical drive times of 15-20 minutes and distances of up to 9.8 miles from the school's furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School's student population of 269 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1955
School Rankings
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
26%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
57%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gale-bailey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School?
269 students attend Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School?
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School offer ?
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School part of?
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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