Very Good
#492 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 36% in state
Mattaponi Elementary
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Upper Marlboro, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11701 Duley Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
- Math 39% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mattaponi Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
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 48% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (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
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mattaponi Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,576
Median home value
$443,500
Median rent
$2,045/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20772; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #31 of 194
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mattaponi Elementary is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mattaponi Elementary
Mattaponi Elementary is a public elementary school in Upper Marlboro, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #492 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mattaponi Elementary
What grades does Mattaponi Elementary serve?
Mattaponi Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mattaponi Elementary?
Mattaponi Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 368 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattaponi Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattaponi Elementary is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mattaponi Elementary rank in MD?
Mattaponi Elementary ranks #492 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Mattaponi Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mattaponi 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 Mattaponi Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mattaponi Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mattaponi Elementary a charter school?
No, Mattaponi Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mattaponi Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mattaponi Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mattaponi Elementary?
53.0% of students at Mattaponi 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 368
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (301) 599-2442
- Area population (ZIP 20772)
- 52,768
- Area average commute
- 39.1 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 20772; 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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