Serving 641 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus ranks in the bottom 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 33% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus serves the southeast part of Lusby, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the edge of the attendance area and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus's student population of 641 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
One Team One Goal
School Rankings
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus is 0.61, 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
#730 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
19%
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
16%
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)28.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Yellow
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus's ranking?
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus is ranked #730 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus often compared to?
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Dowell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus?
641 students attend Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus students are White, 19% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus?
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus offer ?
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus part of?
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus is part of Calvert County School District.
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