Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunderland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 29% 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: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunderland Elementary serves the northern part of Sunderland, MD, encompassing an area of approximately 29 square miles. Families typically can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 5.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunderland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sunderland Elementary School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
606 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
School Rankings
Sunderland Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunderland Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#248 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
12%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
71%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
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)15.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunderland Elementary School's ranking?
Sunderland Elementary School is ranked #248 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Sunderland Elementary School often compared to?
Sunderland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Harmony Elementary School, Windy Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Sunderland Elementary School?
606 students attend Sunderland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Sunderland Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunderland Elementary School?
Sunderland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sunderland Elementary School offer ?
Sunderland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sunderland Elementary School part of?
Sunderland Elementary School is part of Calvert County School District.
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