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#905 of 1,363 schools in MD
Mechanicsville Elementary
Elementary School · St. Mary's County Public Schools · Mechanicsville, MD
A St. Mary's County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
28585 Three Notch Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659
- Math 43% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mechanicsville Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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
35.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mechanicsville 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$117,571
Median home value
$388,400
Median rent
$1,781/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
90.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20659; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Marsh ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Lettie Marshall Dent ElemEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Captain Walter Francis Duke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 537 | Compare → |
| Chesapeake Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.4 | K–8 | Not available | 540 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
St. Mary's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #23 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
Mechanicsville Elementary is listed in St. Mary's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mechanicsville Elementary
Mechanicsville Elementary is a public elementary school in Mechanicsville, MD, part of St. Mary's County Public Schools, serving approximately 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #905 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mechanicsville Elementary
What grades does Mechanicsville Elementary serve?
Mechanicsville Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mechanicsville Elementary?
Mechanicsville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mechanicsville Elementary is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mechanicsville Elementary rank in MD?
Mechanicsville Elementary ranks #905 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Mechanicsville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mechanicsville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Mechanicsville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mechanicsville Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mechanicsville Elementary a charter school?
No, Mechanicsville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mechanicsville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mechanicsville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mechanicsville Elementary?
35.5% of students at Mechanicsville 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
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Mary's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (301) 472-4800
- Area population (ZIP 20659)
- 23,918
- Area average commute
- 42.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 20659; 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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