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Dr. James Craik Elementary School vs. Mary H. Matula Elementary School

Should you attend Dr. James Craik Elementary School or Mary H. Matula Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Dr. James Craik Elementary School
7725 Marshall Corner Rd
Pomfret, MD 20675
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Mary H. Matula Elementary School
6025 Radio Station Rd
La Plata, MD 20646
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Mary H. Matula Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 488 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. James Craik Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary H. Matula 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 39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher 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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
488 students
578 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr. James Craik Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary H. Matula Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr. James Craik Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary H. Matula Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr. James Craik Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary H. Matula Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr. James Craik Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charles County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary H. Matula Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Charles County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#394 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#446 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr. James Craik Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary H. Matula Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in MD)(22-23 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 50% in MD)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. James Craik Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary H. Matula Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 30% in MD)
52%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. James Craik Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary H. Matula Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MD)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. James Craik Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary H. Matula Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Charles County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dr. James Craik Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mary H. Matula Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
38
58
Kindergarten Students
63
88
Grade 1 Students
70
74
Grade 2 Students
76
87
Grade 3 Students
89
91
Grade 4 Students
66
82
Grade 5 Students
86
98

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dr. James Craik Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary H. Matula Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr. James Craik Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary H. Matula Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
38%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr. James Craik Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary H. Matula Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr. James Craik Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary H. Matula Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr. James Craik Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary H. Matula Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Charles County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr. James Craik Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charles County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary H. Matula Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Charles County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr. James Craik Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charles County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary H. Matula Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Charles County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr. James Craik Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charles County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary H. Matula Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Charles County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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