Mutual Elementary School

1455 Ball Rd
Port Republic, MD 20676
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mutual 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 26% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in MD
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mutual Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
367 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Mutual 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 Mutual Elementary School is 0.43, 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)
#468 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mutual Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mutual 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.
45-49%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mutual 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.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mutual 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
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Hispanic
6%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mutual Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mutual Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mutual Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mutual Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Mutual 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
21%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mutual 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
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mutual 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mutual Elementary School's ranking?
Mutual Elementary School is ranked #468 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Mutual Elementary School often compared to?
Mutual Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Leonard Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Mutual Elementary School?
367 students attend Mutual Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Mutual Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mutual Elementary School?
Mutual Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mutual Elementary School offer ?
Mutual Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mutual Elementary School part of?
Mutual Elementary School is part of Calvert County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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