Calvert County Public Schools School District
School District · Prince Frederick, Maryland
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
24
12 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,606
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
24
12 elem, 6 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,606
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
How this district compares
Maryland rank
#5 of 24
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Maryland avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,606
$3,684 vs Maryland median
District size
15,179 students
Typical than Maryland median
About Calvert County Public Schools
Calvert County Public Schools is a Prince Frederick, Maryland school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 15,179 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $14,606 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Calvert County Public Schools is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus, which has a composite score of 9.4/10.
In standardized testing, Calvert County Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 38.3% and ELA proficiency of 54.6%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Calvert County Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Calvert County Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Calvert County Public Schools
24 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 6
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Maryland
- City
- Prince Frederick
- Total Enrollment
- 15,179
- Teachers (FTE)
- 985
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Calvert County Public Schools?
Calvert County Public Schools has 24 schools in total — 12 elementary, 6 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Calvert County Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Calvert County Public Schools is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Calvert County Public Schools?
Calvert County Public Schools spends $14,606 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Calvert County Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Calvert County Public Schools is 15.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Calvert County Public Schools?
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus is the highest-rated school in Calvert County Public Schools with a composite score of 9.4/10.
What are the test scores in Calvert County Public Schools?
Across schools in Calvert County Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Calvert County Public Schools compare to other districts in Maryland?
Calvert County Public Schools has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Maryland by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.6%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Calvert County Public Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Montgomery County Public Schools (211)
- Prince George's County Public Schools (199)
- Baltimore County Public Schools (179)
- Baltimore City Public Schools (151)
- Anne Arundel County Public Schools (126)
- Howard County Public Schools (78)
- Frederick County Public Schools (69)
- Harford County Public Schools (55)
- Carroll County Public Schools (44)
- Washington County Public Schools (43)
- Charles County Public Schools (40)
- Cecil County Public Schools (29)
- St. Mary's County Public Schools (27)
- Wicomico County Public Schools (25)
- Allegany County Public Schools (22)
- Queen Anne's County Public Schools (14)
- Worcester County Public Schools (14)
- Dorchester County Public Schools (13)
- Garrett County Public Schools (12)
- Caroline County Public Schools (10)
- Somerset County Public Schools (8)
- Talbot County Public Schools (8)
- Kent County Public Schools (5)
- Dyrs (2)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Maryland Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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