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Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School

Summary:

Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 287 students in grades PK-5 in Nanjemoy, Maryland, which is part of the Charles County Public Schools district.

One key differentiator for Mt Hope/Nanjemoy is its significantly higher percentage of white students (57.84%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 7.99% to 72.02% white students. The school also outperforms the district and state averages on several test score metrics, including 29.7% mathematics proficiency, 48.4% English Language Arts proficiency, and 27.5% science proficiency for 5th graders. Additionally, Mt Hope/Nanjemoy has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 46.04% to 52.61% over the past three school years, and the school spends significantly more per student ($25,652 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools, which range from $13,045 to $20,428 per student.

Despite some fluctuations in its statewide ranking, Mt Hope/Nanjemoy has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, suggesting the school has been able to provide a relatively stable and consistent educational experience for its students. The school's ability to outperform the district and state on key metrics, combined with its unique demographic characteristics and resource allocation patterns, make it an interesting case study for understanding how schools can support student success, even in the face of socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9275 Ironsides Rd
       Nanjemoy, MD  20662

(301) 246-4383

District: Charles County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
380th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,026 Help


Students who attend Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    General Smallwood Middle School
High:    Henry E. Lackey High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.8%
African American:
25.4%
Two or more races:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School ranks better than 55.8% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 5th among 22 ranked elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.42. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Charles County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (57.8%), African American (25.4%), two or more races (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School is 12.8, which is the lowest among 22 elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School employs 22.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School is $23,026, which is the highest among 22 elementary schools in the Charles County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Charles County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charles County Public Schools 20th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.44 332nd 803 58.7%
2005 64.62 312th 805 61.2%
2006 70.74 249th 804 69.0%
2007 71.84 224th 818 72.6%
2008 48.77 502nd 838 40.1%
2009 31.04 656th 850 22.8%
2010 29.93 673rd 855 21.3%
2011 33.30 628th 853 26.4%
2012 45.87 525th 857 38.7%
2013 52.78 436th 847 48.5%
2014 51.95 497th 867 42.7%
2015 61.39 311th 859 63.8%
2016 63.67 290th 845 65.7%
2017 71.22 252nd 847 70.2%
2018 77.40 188th 857 78.1%
2019 77.18 197th 853 76.9%
2021 38.52 380th 802 52.6%
2022 52.20 381st 862 55.8%
2023 44.39 417th 855 51.2%
2024 49.42 380th 859 55.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.90 190th 546 65.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.53 384th 796 51.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 36.15 404th 788 48.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.13 363rd 528 31.3%
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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.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, February 1, 2018

Open Quote I love this school. My children have gone there and now my grandchildren. My oldest grandson will be graduating this year. The school is dedicated to bettering the children's lives. Parents are very involved at this school. It is a wonderful community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 203 179 0 0 0 n/a n/a 39 421
1990 198 189 2 0 1 n/a n/a 40 430
1991 198 192 2 0 0 n/a n/a 40 432
1992 225 199 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1993 232 183 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1994 213 179 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 395
1995 203 151 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 356
1996 203 151 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 356
1997 200 140 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 342
1998 203 139 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1999 196 135 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 187 136 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 325
2001 170 147 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 321
2002 158 149 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2003 158 149 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2004 180 140 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 322
2005 184 128 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 315
2006 170 127 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 301
2007 172 144 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 319
2008 169 144 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 177 132 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2010 179 123 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 308
2011 169 134 0 5 2 0 17 0 327
2012 183 129 0 4 2 0 20 0 338
2013 203 133 0 3 4 0 28 0 371
2014 202 118 2 7 3 0 30 0 362
2015 182 113 0 9 3 0 37 0 344
2016 174 115 0 4 3 0 30 0 326
2017 166 114 0 5 2 0 32 0 319
2018 169 98 0 4 1 0 23 0 295
2019 179 71 0 6 0 0 22 0 278
2020 167 74 0 5 1 0 17 0 264
2021 145 56 0 6 1 0 22 0 230
2022 170 66 0 9 1 0 19 0 265
2023 166 73 1 20 1 0 26 0 287

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 Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 421 19.4 21.7 n/a
1990 430 28.8 14.9 41.2
1991 432 29.9 14.4 36.6
1992 426 30.0 14.2 46
1993 418 28.7 14.6 46.9
1994 395 30.6 12.9 46.1
1995 356 25.1 14.2 55.3
1996 356 25.1 14.2 55.3
1997 342 24.8 13.8 62.3
1998 344 26.7 12.9 50
1999 332 26.8 12.4 54.2
2000 325 22.7 14.3 45.8
2001 321 22.7 14.1 50.2
2002 312 23.8 13.1 59.6
2003 312 23.8 13.1 59.6
2004 322 20.9 15.4 47.8
2005 315 23.0 13.7 55.6
2006 301 23.0 13.1 50.5
2007 319 22.5 14.2 53
2008 318 22.5 14.1 59.1
2009 313 24.2 12.9 58.1
2010 308 23.2 13.2 57.5
2011 327 22.0 14.8 58.1
2012 338 24.0 14.0 58.6
2013 371 24.0 15.4 56.9
2014 362 24.0 15.0 57.5
2015 344 27.0 12.7 57.3
2016 326 26.0 12.5 55.5
2017 319 24.2 13.1 56.1
2018 295 22.2 13.2 47.8
2019 278 22.2 12.4 45
2020 264 21.3 12.3 51.1
2021 230 21.0 10.9 52.6
2022 265 23.3 11.3 46
2023 287 22.3 12.8 52.3

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 Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 421 19.4 21.7 n/a
1990 430 28.8 14.9 41.2
1991 432 29.9 14.4 36.6
1992 426 30.0 14.2 46
1993 418 28.7 14.6 46.9
1994 395 30.6 12.9 46.1
1995 356 25.1 14.2 55.3
1996 356 25.1 14.2 55.3
1997 342 24.8 13.8 62.3
1998 344 26.7 12.9 50
1999 332 26.8 12.4 54.2
2000 325 22.7 14.3 45.8
2001 321 22.7 14.1 50.2
2002 312 23.8 13.1 59.6
2003 312 23.8 13.1 59.6
2004 322 20.9 15.4 47.8
2005 315 23.0 13.7 55.6
2006 301 23.0 13.1 50.5
2007 319 22.5 14.2 53
2008 318 22.5 14.1 59.1
2009 313 24.2 12.9 58.1
2010 308 23.2 13.2 57.5
2011 327 22.0 14.8 58.1
2012 338 24.0 14.0 58.6
2013 371 24.0 15.4 56.9
2014 362 24.0 15.0 57.5
2015 344 27.0 12.7 57.3
2016 326 26.0 12.5 55.5
2017 319 24.2 13.1 56.1
2018 295 22.2 13.2 47.8
2019 278 22.2 12.4 45
2020 264 21.3 12.3 51.1
2021 230 21.0 10.9 52.6
2022 265 23.3 11.3 46
2023 287 22.3 12.8 52.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,360 (6.4%) $19,795 (93.6%) $21,155
2020 $1,769 (8.2%) $19,902 (91.8%) $21,671
2021 $2,019 (7.9%) $23,633 (92.1%) $25,652
2022 $1,715 (7.9%) $20,130 (92.1%) $21,845
2023 $1,620 (7.0%) $21,406 (93.0%) $23,026

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 197th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 417th of 855 Elementary schools
 25.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students278287
 3.2%
African American7173
 2.8%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic620
 233.3%
Pacific Islander00
White179166
 7.3%
Two or More Races2226
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45%52.3%
 7.3%

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Students who attend Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : General Smallwood Middle School
High : Henry E. Lackey High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 287 students attended Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School.

Students at Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School are 58% White, 25% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

Mt Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School ranks 380th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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