Excellent
#222 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 16% in state
Matapeake Middle School
Middle School · Queen Anne's County Public Schools · Stevensville, MD
A Queen Anne's County Public Schools middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
671 Romancoke Road, Stevensville, MD 21666
- Math 37% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Matapeake Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
32%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Matapeake Middle 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average620/100K
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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
$130,426
Median home value
$478,500
Median rent
$1,755/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21666; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevensville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Centreville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 476 | Compare → |
| Sudlersville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–8 | Not available | 415 | 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.
Queen Anne's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 14
- District spending per student
- $17,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Matapeake Middle School is listed in Queen Anne's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Matapeake Middle School
Matapeake Middle School is a public middle school in Stevensville, MD, part of Queen Anne's County Public Schools, serving approximately 372 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #222 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matapeake Middle School
What grades does Matapeake Middle School serve?
Matapeake Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Matapeake Middle School?
Matapeake Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matapeake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matapeake Middle School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Matapeake Middle School rank in MD?
Matapeake Middle School ranks #222 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Matapeake Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Matapeake Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Matapeake Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Matapeake Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Matapeake Middle School a charter school?
No, Matapeake Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Matapeake Middle School a Title I school?
No, Matapeake Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Matapeake Middle School?
32.0% of students at Matapeake Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 372
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Queen Anne's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (410) 643-7330
- Area population (ZIP 21666)
- 14,205
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
Official sources & links
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 21666; 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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