Plum Point Elementary

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Plum Point Elementary ranks 216 th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Plum Point Elementary is a public elementary school in Huntingtown, Maryland, serving 581 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Calvert County Public Schools district, which is ranked 5 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Plum Point Elementary consistently performs above the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) assessments across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 48.3% in Mathematics and 59.5% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 24.1% and 48.4%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 5th grade, where the proficiency rates were 61.4% in Mathematics and 76.1% in ELA, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Plum Point Elementary also outperforms many of the nearby schools in the Calvert County district, such as Mutual Elementary and Sunderland Elementary, which have a higher percentage of White students.

Plum Point Elementary's diverse student population, with 73.49% White, 10.15% African American, 6.71% Hispanic, and 7.92% two or more races, is a strength, providing a more representative learning environment for students. However, the school's performance data suggests that there may be some achievement gaps between different racial subgroups. Additionally, Plum Point Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $14,085 in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to the state average of $13,797 for Calvert County Public Schools, which may contribute to the school's strong academic performance but also raises questions about the equitable distribution of resources across the district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1245 Plum Point Rd
Huntingtown, MD 20639-9202

(443) 550-9730

District: Calvert County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
216^th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,777

Students who attend Plum Point Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Plum Point Middle
High:	Huntingtown High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.8

Number of students: 581

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.5%

African American:

10.2%

Two or more races:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plum Point Elementary ranks better than 74.9% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 6^th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Calvert County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.06. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.5%), African American (10.2%), two or more races (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Calvert County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plum Point Elementary is 16.8. 10 elementary schools in the Calvert County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Plum Point Elementary employs 34.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plum Point Elementary is $15,777. 8 elementary schools in the Calvert County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Plum Point Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Calvert County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Calvert County Public Schools 5^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plum Point Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Plum Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	18.04	689^th	803	14.2%
2005	19.52	680^th	805	15.5%
2006	12.65	718^th	804	10.7%
2007	6.48	769^th	818	6.0%
2008	83.57	77^th	838	90.8%
2009	80.07	129^th	850	84.8%
2010	77.08	173^rd	855	79.8%
2011	71.63	226^th	853	73.5%
2012	71.06	247^th	857	71.2%
2013	78.58	140^th	847	83.5%
2014	77.28	191^st	867	78.0%
2015	74.44	210^th	859	75.6%
2016	80.66	169^th	845	80.0%
2017	74.04	220^th	847	74.0%
2018	86.21	105^th	857	87.7%
2019	83.71	133^rd	853	84.4%
2021	55.49	252^nd	802	68.6%
2022	72.70	239^th	862	72.3%
2023	80.18	160^th	855	81.3%
2024	73.06	216^th	859	74.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Plum Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.90	22^nd	52	57.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Plum Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.08	231^st	796	71.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Plum Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	51.75	268^th	788	66.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Plum Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	46.50	207^th	504	58.9%

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Rank History for White students at Plum Point Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.74	300^th	528	43.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Plum Point Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1992	465	105	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	578
1993	475	115	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	599
1994	512	126	6	3	2	n/a	n/a	649
1995	567	118	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	690
1996	567	118	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	690
1997	544	86	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	636
1998	567	87	11	1	2	n/a	n/a	668
1999	572	86	14	2	2	n/a	n/a	676
2000	599	90	18	3	0	n/a	n/a	710
2001	637	83	17	1	0	n/a	n/a	738
2002	692	78	14	3	0	n/a	n/a	787
2003	692	78	14	3	0	n/a	n/a	787
2004	684	76	10	3	0	n/a	n/a	773
2005	692	80	7	7	0	n/a	n/a	786
2006	600	59	7	8	1	n/a	n/a	675
2007	584	57	6	12	1	n/a	n/a	660
2008	571	67	11	15	2	n/a	n/a	666
2009	464	57	16	13	2	n/a	n/a	552
2010	422	76	7	10	2	n/a	n/a	517
2011	400	53	10	15	1	0	14	493
2012	383	53	10	15	4	0	14	479
2013	373	47	7	13	2	0	24	466
2014	372	44	7	11	2	1	22	459
2015	419	76	5	20	1	1	32	554
2016	393	77	12	30	1	1	33	547
2017	390	75	12	27	0	1	39	544
2018	441	48	10	26	0	1	45	571
2019	430	61	16	34	0	1	46	588
2020	452	50	15	37	0	0	55	609
2021	436	58	16	38	0	0	54	602
2022	414	60	9	37	0	0	60	580
2023	427	59	10	39	0	0	46	581

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plum Point Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	578	29.9	19.3	12.6
1993	599	34.0	17.6	12.2
1994	649	34.9	18.6	15.6
1995	690	34.1	20.2	15.1
1996	690	34.1	20.2	15.1
1997	636	29.4	21.6	9.7
1998	668	33.9	19.7	8.2
1999	676	33.9	19.9	9
2000	710	35.8	19.8	9.2
2001	738	38.7	19.1	7
2002	787	40.0	19.7	7.4
2003	787	40.0	19.7	7.4
2004	773	41.8	18.5	5.4
2005	786	42.0	18.7	5.6
2006	675	36.0	18.8	4.3
2007	660	38.8	17.0	4.7
2008	666	38.8	17.2	5.7
2009	552	35.6	15.5	8.2
2010	517	32.4	15.9	8.1
2011	493	30.5	16.1	12.8
2012	479	29.3	16.3	16.1
2013	466	29.2	15.9	13.1
2014	459	30.6	14.9	11.5
2015	554	34.0	16.2	18.1
2016	547	33.0	16.5	16.8
2017	544	33.1	16.4	19.1
2018	571	33.1	17.2	17.5
2019	588	36.1	16.2	16.7
2020	609	34.3	17.7	12.8
2021	602	39.3	15.3	16.3
2022	580	36.5	15.8	14.7
2023	581	34.5	16.8	18.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Plum Point Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	578	29.9	19.3	12.6
1993	599	34.0	17.6	12.2
1994	649	34.9	18.6	15.6
1995	690	34.1	20.2	15.1
1996	690	34.1	20.2	15.1
1997	636	29.4	21.6	9.7
1998	668	33.9	19.7	8.2
1999	676	33.9	19.9	9
2000	710	35.8	19.8	9.2
2001	738	38.7	19.1	7
2002	787	40.0	19.7	7.4
2003	787	40.0	19.7	7.4
2004	773	41.8	18.5	5.4
2005	786	42.0	18.7	5.6
2006	675	36.0	18.8	4.3
2007	660	38.8	17.0	4.7
2008	666	38.8	17.2	5.7
2009	552	35.6	15.5	8.2
2010	517	32.4	15.9	8.1
2011	493	30.5	16.1	12.8
2012	479	29.3	16.3	16.1
2013	466	29.2	15.9	13.1
2014	459	30.6	14.9	11.5
2015	554	34.0	16.2	18.1
2016	547	33.0	16.5	16.8
2017	544	33.1	16.4	19.1
2018	571	33.1	17.2	17.5
2019	588	36.1	16.2	16.7
2020	609	34.3	17.7	12.8
2021	602	39.3	15.3	16.3
2022	580	36.5	15.8	14.7
2023	581	34.5	16.8	18.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Plum Point Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$374 (2.9%)	$12,484 (97.1%)	$12,858
2020	$408 (3.1%)	$12,605 (96.9%)	$13,013
2021	$629 (4.5%)	$13,456 (95.5%)	$14,085
2022	$776 (5.4%)	$13,634 (94.6%)	$14,410
2023	$1,253 (7.9%)	$14,524 (92.1%)	$15,777

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plum Point Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 133^rd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 160^th of 855 Elementary schools	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	588	581	1.2%
African American	61	59	3.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	16	10	37.5%
Hispanic	34	39	14.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	430	427	0.7%
Two or More Races	46	46
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.7%	18.9%	2.3%

Schools Near Plum Point Elementary

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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
Plum Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1245 Plum Point Rd	Huntingtown	20639	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9730	581	35	16.8	18.9%	427 (73.5%)	59 (10.2%)	39 (6.7%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (7.9%)	73.1	216^th of 859 public elementary schools	74.9%		80.2	160^th of 855 public elementary schools	81.3%	56	36.8	50.6	61.4	48.3	52.5	51.8	76.1	59.5	42.0	$15,777	$1,253	$14,524
Huntingtown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4345 Huntingtown Rd	Huntingtown	20639	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9360	543	35	15.4	24.9%	385 (70.9%)	38 (7.0%)	55 (10.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (11.6%)	89.1	85^th of 859 public elementary schools	90.1%		86.6	108^th of 855 public elementary schools	87.4%	23	58.1	62.0	46.3	55.4	71.6	81.0	73.8	75.5	48.1	$16,516	$1,149	$15,367
Calvert Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 Dares Beach Rd	Prince Frederick	20678	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 550-9550	484	35	13.7	30.2%	303 (62.6%)	86 (17.8%)	45 (9.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (9.7%)	73.4	212^th of 859 public elementary schools	75.3%		72.9	220^th of 855 public elementary schools	74.3%	8	64.5	38.1	51.4	51.8	76.3	48.8	54.2	60.6	29.2	$19,345	$1,608	$17,737
Barstow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	295 Williams Rd	Prince Frederick	20678	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9510	687	37	18.3	37.7%	397 (57.8%)	129 (18.8%)	67 (9.8%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	82 (11.9%)	62.9	289^th of 859 public elementary schools	66.4%		52.2	355^th of 855 public elementary schools	58.5%	66	57.4	43.4	25.5	42.0	74.5	63.3	35.8	57.8	22.9	$14,527	$1,082	$13,446
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
Beach Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Old Bayside Rd	Chesapeake Beach	20732	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9520	490	30	16.3	19.4%	303 (61.8%)	65 (13.3%)	35 (7.1%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	78 (15.9%)	84.1	132^nd of 859 public elementary schools	84.6%		83.3	135^th of 855 public elementary schools	84.2%	3	58.2	52.4	48.9	52.7	67.2	65.9	66.7	66.5	42.9	$15,845	$851	$14,994
Mount Harmony Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 W Mount Harmony Rd	Owings	20736	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9620	609	40	15.4	20.5%	414 (68.0%)	58 (9.5%)	59 (9.7%)	23 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (8.7%)	94.2	45^th of 859 public elementary schools	94.8%		91.9	64^th of 855 public elementary schools	92.5%	19	72.5	72.5	68.7	71.2	76.5	67.3	78.1	74.1	57.0	$15,315	$845	$14,470
Windy Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	9550 Boyds Turn Rd	Owings	20736	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9790	628	42	15.1	27.7%	429 (68.3%)	43 (6.8%)	69 (11.0%)	14 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (11.6%)	72.4	222^nd of 859 public elementary schools	74.2%		78.2	179^th of 855 public elementary schools	79.1%	43	58.9	56.7	30.9	48.6	60.0	75.0	57.7	64.3	22.9	$15,994	$1,156	$14,838
Mutual Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1455 Ball Rd	Port Republic	20676	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(443) 550-9650	367	24	15.3	22.9%	270 (73.6%)	45 (12.3%)	21 (5.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.6%)	72	226^th of 859 public elementary schools	73.7%		64.1	279^th of 855 public elementary schools	67.4%	53	64.1	38.7	37.0	46.2	70.3	67.7	50.7	62.3	29.2	$19,139	$1,501	$17,638
St Leonard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5370 St Leonard Rd	Saint Leonard	20685	Calvert County	Calvert County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(443) 550-9760	471	35	13.4	46.5%	279 (59.2%)	79 (16.8%)	55 (11.7%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (10.2%)	63.1	288^th of 859 public elementary schools	66.5%		58	313^th of 855 public elementary schools	63.4%	25	66.0	51.7	30.4	46.9	66.7	70.0	40.5	57.0	16.7	$20,301	$2,843	$17,459

Frequently Asked Questions about Plum Point Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Plum Point Elementary?

Students at Plum Point Elementary are 73% White, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is Plum Point Elementary a good school?

Plum Point Elementary ranks 216^th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Plum Point Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 581 students attended Plum Point Elementary.

What district is Plum Point Elementary in?

Calvert County Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Plum Point Elementary attend?

Students who attend Plum Point Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Plum Point Middle
High : Huntingtown High School

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