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#701 of 1,363 schools in MD
Esperanza Middle
Middle School · St. Mary's County Public Schools · Lexington Park, MD
A St. Mary's County Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
22790 Maple Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653
- Math 32% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Esperanza Middle score 43% proficient, which is below 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 13 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Esperanza Middle 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Leonardtown MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 954 | Compare → |
| Margaret Brent MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 900 | Compare → |
| Spring Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 960 | 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.
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
- #14 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
Esperanza Middle is listed in St. Mary's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Esperanza Middle
Esperanza Middle is a public middle school in Lexington Park, MD, part of St. Mary's County Public Schools, serving approximately 842 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #701 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Esperanza Middle
What grades does Esperanza Middle serve?
Esperanza Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Esperanza Middle?
Esperanza Middle has an enrollment of approximately 842 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Esperanza Middle is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Esperanza Middle rank in MD?
Esperanza Middle ranks #701 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Esperanza Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Esperanza Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Esperanza Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Esperanza Middle has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Esperanza Middle a charter school?
No, Esperanza Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Esperanza Middle a Title I school?
No, Esperanza Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Esperanza Middle?
40.9% of students at Esperanza Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 842
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Mary's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (301) 863-4016
- 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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