Serving 1,486 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter's student population of 1,486 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter is 0.10, 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
#729 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
95%
33%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter's ranking?
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter is ranked #729 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter?
The graduation rate of Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter?
1,486 students attend Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter?
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter offer ?
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter part of?
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter is part of Prince George's County School District.
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