Below Average
#1040 of 1,363 schools in MD
George Washington Carver Elementary
Elementary School · St. Mary's County Public Schools · Great Mills, MD
A St. Mary's County Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
46155 Carver School Blvd, Great Mills, MD 20634
- Math 24% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George Washington Carver Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where George Washington Carver 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$117,431
Median home value
$334,800
Median rent
$1,689/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20634; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Lexington Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 418 | Compare → |
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| Little Flower SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 116 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #24 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
George Washington Carver Elementary is listed in St. Mary's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George Washington Carver Elementary
George Washington Carver Elementary is a public elementary school in Great Mills, MD, part of St. Mary's County Public Schools, serving approximately 490 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,040 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Washington Carver Elementary
What grades does George Washington Carver Elementary serve?
George Washington Carver Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend George Washington Carver Elementary?
George Washington Carver Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at George Washington Carver Elementary is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George Washington Carver Elementary rank in MD?
George Washington Carver Elementary ranks #1,040 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is George Washington Carver Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
George Washington Carver Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 George Washington Carver Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George Washington Carver Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George Washington Carver Elementary a charter school?
No, George Washington Carver Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George Washington Carver Elementary a Title I school?
No, George Washington Carver Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George Washington Carver Elementary?
78.8% of students at George Washington Carver 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
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- St. Mary's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (301) 863-4076
- Area population (ZIP 20634)
- 6,976
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 20634; 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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