For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 17,493 students in St. Mary's County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
Public Schools in St. Mary's County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Maryland public school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 67% (majority Black).
St. Mary's County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 25 school districts in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.74
# American Indian Students
42 Students
2,417 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
428 Students
59,978 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,434 Students
195,463 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
22%
# Black Students
3,391 Students
291,420 Students
% Black Students
19%
33%
# White Students
10,584 Students
293,256 Students
% White Students
61%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
29 Students
1,256 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,585 Students
46,403 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
633
30,738
# Students in K Grade:
1,143
61,092
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,232
64,977
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,286
63,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,254
64,736
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,267
65,010
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,256
65,244
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,279
65,407
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,317
65,842
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,326
67,873
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,547
82,256
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,468
72,892
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,211
60,352
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,274
61,018
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,615 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,549. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,990 is less than the state median of $18,476. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to St. Mary's County School District?
St. Mary's County School District manages 28 public schools serving 17,493 students.
What is the rank of St. Mary's County School District?
St. Mary's County School District is ranked #8 out of 25 school districts in Maryland (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Mary's County School District?
61% of St. Mary's County School District students are White, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Mary's County School District?
St. Mary's County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 15:1.
What is St. Mary's County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,990 is less than the state median of $18,476. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 28 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 17,493 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 39%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in MD)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
