Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School

37840 New Market Turner Rd
Mechanicsville, MD 20659
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School's student population of 499 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Lettie Marshall Dent 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 Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School is 0.32, 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)
#407 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary 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.
51%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary 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.
35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary 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
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
22%
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Black
7%
33%
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White
82%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
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.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary 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
32%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary 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 Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School's ranking?
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School is ranked #407 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School often compared to?
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mechanicsville Elementary School, Dynard Elementary School, White Marsh Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School?
499 students attend Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School?
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School offer ?
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School part of?
Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 499 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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