Very Good
#430 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 32% in state
St. Michaels Elementary
Elementary School · Talbot County Public Schools · St. Michaels, MD
A Talbot County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
100 Seymour Ave, St. Michaels, MD 21663
- Math 36% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St. Michaels Elementary score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 41% 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
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St. Michaels 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,501/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Michaels), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,932
Median home value
$633,300
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
49.5%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21663; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Talbot County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel District ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 355 | Compare → |
| Easton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 1,070 | Compare → |
| Tilghman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 90 | Compare → |
| White Marsh ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 278 | 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.
Talbot County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #3 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
St. Michaels Elementary is listed in Talbot County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St. Michaels Elementary
St. Michaels Elementary is a public elementary school in St. Michaels, MD, part of Talbot County Public Schools, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #430 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 St. Michaels Elementary
What grades does St. Michaels Elementary serve?
St. Michaels Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend St. Michaels Elementary?
St. Michaels Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Michaels Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Michaels Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St. Michaels Elementary rank in MD?
St. Michaels Elementary ranks #430 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is St. Michaels Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Michaels Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 St. Michaels Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St. Michaels Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is St. Michaels Elementary a charter school?
No, St. Michaels Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St. Michaels Elementary a Title I school?
No, St. Michaels Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St. Michaels Elementary?
48.4% of students at St. Michaels 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
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Talbot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (410) 745-2882
- Area population (ZIP 21663)
- 3,745
- Area median age
- 52.9
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 21663; 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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