Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Plum Point Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 55% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Plum Point Elementary serves the northern part of Huntingtown, MD, covering an area of approximately 17 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plum Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Plum Point Elementary School's student population of 568 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
568 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plum 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 Plum Point Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#293 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Plum Point Elementary School's ranking?
Plum Point Elementary School is ranked #293 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Plum Point Elementary School often compared to?
Plum Point Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntingtown Elementary School, Windy Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Plum Point Elementary School?
568 students attend Plum Point Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Plum Point Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plum Point Elementary School?
Plum Point Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Plum Point Elementary School offer ?
Plum Point Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Plum Point Elementary School part of?
Plum Point Elementary School is part of Calvert County School District.
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