Summary:
The 20685 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, St. Leonard Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 471 students. As the only school in this area, St. Leonard Elementary stands out as a strong-performing institution within the Calvert County Public Schools district, which is ranked 5 out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating.
St. Leonard Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (59.24%), followed by African American (16.77%) and Hispanic (11.68%) students. The school has consistently improved its statewide ranking over the past few years, moving from 366 out of 862 schools in 2021-2022 to 313 out of 855 schools in 2022-2023, and reaching 288 out of 859 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year. Academically, the school outperforms the district and state averages in Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency, though it lags behind in 5th grade Science proficiency.
Despite the school's strong academic performance, nearly half (46.5%) of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population. However, the school's relatively high spending per student ($18,345) and low student-teacher ratio (13.4:1) suggest a focus on providing adequate resources and support for its students. Overall, St. Leonard Elementary appears to be a well-resourced and high-performing school within the Calvert County Public Schools district, offering a quality education to its diverse student body.
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