Very Good
#495 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 36% in state
Dynard Elementary
Elementary School · St. Mary's County Public Schools · Chaptico, MD
A St. Mary's County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23510 Bushwood Rd, Chaptico, MD 20621
- Math 45% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dynard Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dynard Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,267/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$562,500
College educated
8.5%
Homeownership
97.5%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20621; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother Catherine AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Banneker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Captain Walter Francis Duke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 537 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | Not available | 540 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #8 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
Dynard Elementary is listed in St. Mary's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dynard Elementary
Dynard Elementary is a public elementary school in Chaptico, MD, part of St. Mary's County Public Schools, serving approximately 427 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dynard Elementary
What grades does Dynard Elementary serve?
Dynard Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dynard Elementary?
Dynard Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dynard Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dynard Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dynard Elementary rank in MD?
Dynard Elementary ranks #495 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Dynard Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dynard Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Dynard Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dynard Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dynard Elementary a charter school?
No, Dynard Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dynard Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dynard Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dynard Elementary?
40.3% of students at Dynard Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Mary's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (301) 769-4804
- Area population (ZIP 20621)
- 902
- Area median age
- 60.2
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 20621; 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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