Serving 435 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Piney Point Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 435 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Piney Point Elementary serves the southeastern part of Tall Timbers, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 109.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piney Point Elementary School's student population of 435 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
435 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Piney Point Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piney Point Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#367 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
75%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piney Point Elementary School's ranking?
Piney Point Elementary School is ranked #367 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Piney Point Elementary School often compared to?
Piney Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanicsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Piney Point Elementary School?
435 students attend Piney Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Piney Point Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piney Point Elementary School?
Piney Point Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Piney Point Elementary School offer ?
Piney Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Piney Point Elementary School part of?
Piney Point Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.
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