Excellent
#194 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 14% in state
Chesapeake Charter School
Elementary School · St. Mary's County Public Schools · Lexington Park, MD
A St. Mary's County Public Schools charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
20945 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653
- Math 46% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chesapeake Charter School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Chesapeake Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,267/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,923
Median home value
$341,900
Median rent
$1,579/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Little Flower SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 116 | Compare → |
| The Kings Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Captain Walter Francis Duke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 537 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Mary's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #3 of 26
- District spending per student
- $17,088NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chesapeake Charter School is listed in St. Mary's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chesapeake Charter School
Chesapeake Charter School is a public elementary school in Lexington Park, MD, part of St. Mary's County Public Schools, serving approximately 540 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chesapeake Charter School
What grades does Chesapeake Charter School serve?
Chesapeake Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Chesapeake Charter School?
Chesapeake Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Charter School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chesapeake Charter School rank in MD?
Chesapeake Charter School ranks #194 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Chesapeake Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chesapeake Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Chesapeake Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesapeake Charter School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chesapeake Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Chesapeake Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Chesapeake Charter School a Title I school?
No, Chesapeake Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chesapeake Charter School?
21.7% of students at Chesapeake Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Mary's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (301) 863-9585
- Area population (ZIP 20653)
- 26,799
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20653; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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