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Piney Point Elementary

Summary:

Piney Point Elementary is a public elementary school in Tall Timbers, MD, serving 453 students in grades PK-5 and part of the St. Mary's County Public Schools district, which is ranked 8 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 4-star rating.

Piney Point Elementary consistently outperforms the St. Mary's County and Maryland state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's overall Mathematics proficiency rate was 42.8%, compared to 29.1% for the county and 24.1% for the state, and its ELA proficiency rate was 58.6%, compared to 54.9% for the county and 48.4% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th and 5th grade ELA, where it exceeds the county and state averages by a significant margin. Piney Point also has a relatively diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (73.95%) and students of two or more races (11.04%) compared to nearby schools, and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.64%) than several of the surrounding schools.

While Piney Point Elementary performs well overall, its performance for certain student subgroups, such as female students and White students, is relatively lower compared to the school's overall performance. Additionally, some nearby schools, such as Leonardtown Elementary and Chesapeake Charter School, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subject areas. The diversity of the student populations and socioeconomic factors among the nearby schools may contribute to the observed differences in academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 44550 Tall Timbers Rd
       Tall Timbers, MD  20690

(301) 994-2205

District: St. Mary's County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
229th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,204 Help


Students who attend Piney Point Elementary usually attend:

High:    Leonardtown High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  453

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.0%
Two or more races:
11.0%
African American:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Piney Point Elementary ranks better than 73.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 6th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.6. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74%), two or more races (11%), African American (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Piney Point Elementary is 17.5. 17 elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Piney Point Elementary is $16,204. 17 elementary schools in the St. Mary's County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

St. Mary's County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Mary's County Public Schools 8th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Piney Point Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Piney Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.89 552nd 803 31.3%
2005 33.31 587th 805 27.1%
2006 25.65 638th 804 20.6%
2007 23.70 665th 818 18.7%
2008 79.36 136th 838 83.8%
2009 77.06 175th 850 79.4%
2010 69.33 283rd 855 66.9%
2011 61.11 362nd 853 57.6%
2012 66.06 311th 857 63.7%
2013 58.46 378th 847 55.4%
2014 70.57 282nd 867 67.5%
2015 70.92 243rd 859 71.7%
2016 65.33 282nd 845 66.6%
2017 66.11 277th 847 67.3%
2018 72.93 226th 857 73.6%
2019 69.57 249th 853 70.8%
2021 34.70 416th 802 48.1%
2022 69.15 263rd 862 69.5%
2023 63.07 284th 855 66.8%
2024 71.60 229th 859 73.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Piney Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.84 336th 546 38.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Piney Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.68 448th 796 43.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Piney Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.36 374th 788 52.5%
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Rank History for White students at Piney Point Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.16 422nd 528 20.1%
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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
Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Open Quote My son has been enrolled at Piney Point Elementary for 3 years (now in 2nd grade 2012-2013) and I cannot say enough good things about our school. Everyone from the Administrator, Mrs. Ellis, to the office staff to the teachers and support staff goes above and beyond to make PPES the best school for the student body AND for the parents/family members! The curriculum is outstanding and so are the family members that volunteer! This is a very family friendly environment with high test scores and bright dispositions to make each student feel intelligent, valued, safe and loved.
It is with a very sad heart that this will be our last year here at PPES as my husband has been relocated back to Norfolk, VA.
I wish we could pack up the school and take it with us! OR better yet...not have to leave. This has been a very rewarding experience for my son and our family!
I hope that if you are considering moving to this school district that you find and create many happy memories and I know for certain that your child and your family will make many fantastic memories. GO BEACONS! LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Piney Point Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 342 66 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 414
1990 375 74 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 454
1991 411 76 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 494
1992 403 69 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 396 64 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1994 392 73 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 419 44 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 470
1996 419 44 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 470
1997 400 50 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 462
1998 443 40 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 496
1999 441 45 11 5 2 n/a n/a 0 504
2000 478 37 11 9 3 n/a n/a 0 538
2001 473 33 14 9 4 n/a n/a 0 533
2002 500 62 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 500 62 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 508 47 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2005 512 58 21 9 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2006 511 53 18 10 4 n/a n/a 0 596
2007 502 51 17 17 6 n/a n/a 0 593
2008 512 46 18 20 5 n/a n/a 0 601
2009 472 52 21 15 5 n/a n/a 0 565
2010 389 96 26 46 3 n/a n/a 0 560
2011 425 68 19 20 5 1 2 0 540
2012 430 60 17 16 2 2 1 0 528
2013 426 69 12 23 3 0 1 0 534
2014 421 51 11 26 4 0 5 0 518
2015 420 50 7 29 4 0 19 0 529
2016 387 33 7 28 3 0 37 0 495
2017 385 28 3 23 3 0 43 0 485
2018 348 41 1 31 2 0 53 0 476
2019 322 36 2 19 1 0 55 0 435
2020 341 43 1 21 0 0 49 0 455
2021 300 36 4 14 1 0 51 0 406
2022 334 40 8 15 1 0 49 0 447
2023 335 36 9 23 0 0 50 0 453

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 Piney Point Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 414 18.6 22.2 n/a
1990 454 23.1 19.6 15
1991 494 23.4 21.1 13.2
1992 475 24.6 19.3 16.2
1993 464 27.9 16.6 16.6
1994 473 23.9 19.8 19.5
1995 470 26.1 18.0 21.9
1996 470 26.1 18.0 21.9
1997 462 27.3 16.9 21
1998 496 27.4 18.1 15.5
1999 504 27.5 18.3 16.5
2000 538 27.4 19.6 15.4
2001 533 28.3 18.8 12.4
2002 585 29.1 20.1 15.9
2003 585 29.1 20.1 15.9
2004 586 35.4 16.6 17.4
2005 600 33.0 18.2 18.3
2006 596 35.0 17.0 17.4
2007 593 32.5 18.2 17.5
2008 601 32.7 18.4 17.6
2009 565 31.9 17.7 21.6
2010 560 31.3 17.8 20.4
2011 540 31.5 17.0 25
2012 528 27.9 18.9 27.3
2013 534 30.4 17.5 30.5
2014 518 29.3 17.6 31.7
2015 529 28.0 18.8 30.1
2016 495 26.0 19.0 28.1
2017 485 26.3 18.4 27.4
2018 476 26.3 18.0 30.3
2019 435 25.9 16.7 30.3
2020 455 23.8 19.0 31.2
2021 406 24.8 16.3 31.8
2022 447 25.7 17.3 29.1
2023 453 25.8 17.5 36.6

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 Piney Point Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 414 18.6 22.2 n/a
1990 454 23.1 19.6 15
1991 494 23.4 21.1 13.2
1992 475 24.6 19.3 16.2
1993 464 27.9 16.6 16.6
1994 473 23.9 19.8 19.5
1995 470 26.1 18.0 21.9
1996 470 26.1 18.0 21.9
1997 462 27.3 16.9 21
1998 496 27.4 18.1 15.5
1999 504 27.5 18.3 16.5
2000 538 27.4 19.6 15.4
2001 533 28.3 18.8 12.4
2002 585 29.1 20.1 15.9
2003 585 29.1 20.1 15.9
2004 586 35.4 16.6 17.4
2005 600 33.0 18.2 18.3
2006 596 35.0 17.0 17.4
2007 593 32.5 18.2 17.5
2008 601 32.7 18.4 17.6
2009 565 31.9 17.7 21.6
2010 560 31.3 17.8 20.4
2011 540 31.5 17.0 25
2012 528 27.9 18.9 27.3
2013 534 30.4 17.5 30.5
2014 518 29.3 17.6 31.7
2015 529 28.0 18.8 30.1
2016 495 26.0 19.0 28.1
2017 485 26.3 18.4 27.4
2018 476 26.3 18.0 30.3
2019 435 25.9 16.7 30.3
2020 455 23.8 19.0 31.2
2021 406 24.8 16.3 31.8
2022 447 25.7 17.3 29.1
2023 453 25.8 17.5 36.6

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 Piney Point Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $446 (3.3%) $12,917 (96.7%) $13,362
2020 $944 (7.3%) $11,989 (92.7%) $12,933
2021 $1,286 (9.3%) $12,508 (90.7%) $13,794
2022 $1,666 (11.3%) $13,034 (88.7%) $14,700
2023 $1,512 (9.3%) $14,692 (90.7%) $16,204

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Piney Point Elementary

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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 249th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 284th of 855 Elementary schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students435453
 4.1%
African American3636
American Indian10
 100%
Asian29
 350%
Hispanic1923
 21.1%
Pacific Islander00
White322335
 4%
Two or More Races5550
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.3%36.6%
 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Piney Point Elementary

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

High : Leonardtown High

Students at Piney Point Elementary are 74% White, 11% Two or more races, 8% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Piney Point Elementary ranks 229th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Piney Point Elementary.


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