Summary:
The city of Prince Frederick, Maryland is home to a diverse set of 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The Calvert County Public Schools district, which oversees these institutions, is a high-performing district ranked 5th out of 25 in the state of Maryland.
Among the standout schools in the area are Calvert Elementary and Barstow Elementary, both of which rank in the top 35% of Maryland elementary schools and boast strong test scores, with Calvert Elementary leading the way with 51.8% of students proficient or better in Math and 60.6% in English Language Arts. Calvert Middle School also stands out for its exceptional performance in English Language Arts, with 58.2% of students proficient or better across all grades.
While the schools in Prince Frederick generally have low student-teacher ratios and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, indicating favorable learning environments, there are some areas for improvement. Calvert High School lags behind the district and state averages in math proficiency, and Calvert Country School, the alternative school, has significantly lower proficiency rates in both math and English Language Arts compared to the rest of the district.
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