Mutual Elementary School

1455 Ball Rd
Port Republic, MD 20676
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mutual 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 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mutual Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Mutual Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mutual Elementary School is 0.41, 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)
#514 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
20%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mutual 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.
25-29%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mutual 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
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n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
5%
21%
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Black
10%
33%
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White
76%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
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.
0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Mutual 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
17%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mutual Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 Mutual Elementary School's ranking?
Mutual Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mutual Elementary School often compared to?
Mutual Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St Leonard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Mutual Elementary School?
362 students attend Mutual Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mutual Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mutual Elementary School?
Mutual Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mutual Elementary School offer ?
Mutual Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mutual Elementary School part of?
Mutual Elementary School is part of Calvert County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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