Best Public Schools in Sunderland, MD

Summary:

Sunderland, Maryland is home to a single standout elementary school, Sunderland Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Calvert County Public Schools district. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency, with 70% of its students scoring proficient or better in ELA compared to 62.6% for the district and 48.4% for the state.

Sunderland Elementary has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the 210th position out of 862 Maryland elementary schools in 2021-2022 to the 86th position out of 859 schools in 2023-2024, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in the state. The school has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating that it is among the top-performing schools in Maryland. With a diverse student population, a low student-teacher ratio, and significant investment in education, Sunderland Elementary is a standout institution that is delivering excellent educational outcomes for its students.

Overall, Sunderland, Maryland is home to a single high-performing elementary school that is consistently outpacing its peers at the district and state levels. Sunderland Elementary's strong academic performance, improving statewide ranking, and commitment to providing a rich learning environment make it a desirable choice for families in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)				MCAP English Language Arts (2024)				MCAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sunderland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	150 Clyde Jones Rd	Sunderland	20689	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9390	700	43	16.2	20.9%	502 (71.7%)	86 (12.3%)	51 (7.3%)	7 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (7.7%)	89.1	86^th of 859 public elementary schools	90.0%		84.5	121^st of 855 public elementary schools	85.8%	35	68.3	54.1	53.9	58.4	68.3	76.6	65.2	70.0	50.0	$15,243	$1,490	$13,753

Cities Near Sunderland

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Huntingtown	2.89 mi	4	60^th
Chesapeake Beach	3.22 mi	1	39^th
Owings	3.91 mi	5	55^th
Prince Frederick	6.94 mi	7	93^rd
Lothian	8.56 mi	3	161^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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