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Patuxent Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 305 students

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Posted May 22, 2009

Teacher's and staff both work toward helping your children achieve. Their goal is to provide a good education to the children in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 27, 2008

I have nothing but positive things to say about Patuxent Elementary. I was really impressed with the teachers, supportive and administrative staff. Keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2008

My child had a wonderful time there she is attending her last year.
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Posted April 29, 2008

I am a parent of on e of the studentds at Patuxent Elementary school and I absolutely love it the teachers the staff and everyone.Thank you for all their support and help
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2007

My daughter attended Patuxent for grades 4 through 6. It is a wonderful school! The teachers and administration are top notch. Great learning environment. Strong science focus.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2007

My son will be leaving Patuxent this year. He has been a student at Patuxent since 1st grade. Both he & I truly enjoyed the last 6 years. The administrative staff at Patuxent ware extremely caring toward the students & were available to the parents for whatever was necessary. I will look at my son's elementary years at Patuxent as a success, thanks in part to the teachers & faculty.
—Submitted by K BURCH, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 88% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
42%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 94% 38%
Hispanic 3% 10%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
White 1% 46%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 29%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4410 Bishopmill Dr
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Phone: (301) 952-7700

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