Below Average
#1177 of 1,363 schools in MD
Lexington Park Elementary
Elementary School · St. Mary's County Public Schools · Lexington Park, MD
A St. Mary's County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
46763 Shangri La Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653
- Math 12% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lexington Park Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 21% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lexington Park 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park Baptist Church PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| George Washington Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| Bay Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–6 | 2.1 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 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
- #26 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
Lexington Park Elementary is listed in St. Mary's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lexington Park Elementary
Lexington Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Lexington Park, MD, part of St. Mary's County Public Schools, serving approximately 418 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,177 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lexington Park Elementary
What grades does Lexington Park Elementary serve?
Lexington Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lexington Park Elementary?
Lexington Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 418 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Park Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lexington Park Elementary rank in MD?
Lexington Park Elementary ranks #1,177 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Lexington Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Lexington Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Lexington Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lexington Park Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lexington Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Lexington Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lexington Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Lexington Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lexington Park Elementary?
74.6% of students at Lexington Park 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
- 418
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- St. Mary's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.1%
- Phone
- (301) 863-4085
- 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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