Chesapeake Charter School

20945 Great Mills Road
Lexington Park, MD 20653
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 519 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chesapeake Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20% in MD
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chesapeake Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chesapeake Charter School's student population of 519 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Chesapeake Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesapeake Charter School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#225 out of 1347 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chesapeake Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chesapeake Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chesapeake Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chesapeake Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
5%
22%
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Black
13%
33%
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White
66%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Chesapeake Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chesapeake Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chesapeake Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chesapeake Charter School's ranking?
Chesapeake Charter School is ranked #225 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Chesapeake Charter School?
519 students attend Chesapeake Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Chesapeake Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesapeake Charter School?
Chesapeake Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesapeake Charter School offer ?
Chesapeake Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chesapeake Charter School part of?
Chesapeake Charter School is part of St. Mary's County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 519 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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