Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#600 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
24%
33%
White
57%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School is ranked #600 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gale-bailey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School?
281 students attend Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School?
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School offer ?
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School part of?
Mt Hope/nanjemoy Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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