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Dynard Elementary School

23510 Bushwood Rd
Chaptico, MD 20621
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dynard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Dynard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Dynard Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Dynard Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dynard Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#252 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dynard Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dynard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dynard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dynard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dynard Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dynard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dynard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
76%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dynard Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Dynard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dynard Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of Dynard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dynard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dynard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dynard Elementary School's ranking?
Dynard Elementary School is ranked #252 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Dynard Elementary School often compared to?
Dynard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Banneker Elementary School, Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School, Leonardtown Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Dynard Elementary School?
395 students attend Dynard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dynard Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dynard Elementary School?
Dynard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dynard Elementary School offer ?
Dynard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dynard Elementary School part of?
Dynard Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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