Summary:
The 20678 zip code area is home to 5 schools that are part of the Calvert County Public Schools district, which is ranked 5th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating. The schools include 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, serving students from a diverse population with moderate levels of economic disadvantage.
Among the standout schools in the area, Calvert Elementary ranks 212 out of 859 Maryland elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, with strong academic performance in mathematics and English Language Arts. Barstow Elementary also performs well, ranking 289 out of 859 Maryland elementary schools and excelling in 3rd grade mathematics and English Language Arts. At the middle school level, Calvert Middle stands out for its high performance in Algebra I, with 47.7% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
However, the area's high school, Calvert High, has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 54th out of 138 Maryland high schools in 2018-2019 to 86th out of 146 in 2023-2024, with test scores, particularly in mathematics, below the district and state averages. The Calvert Country School, an alternative school, also faces challenges, with significantly lower test scores than the district and state averages, likely reflecting the specialized needs of its small student population.
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