Serving 696 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Arthur Middleton Elementary School 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 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Arthur Middleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
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School Overview
Arthur Middleton Elementary School's student population of 696 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
696 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Arthur Middleton Elementary School 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 Arthur Middleton Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#910 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
24%
23%
Black
59%
33%
White
5%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur Middleton Elementary School's ranking?
Arthur Middleton Elementary School is ranked #910 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Arthur Middleton Elementary School often compared to?
Arthur Middleton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Arthur Middleton Elementary School?
696 students attend Arthur Middleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Arthur Middleton Elementary School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur Middleton Elementary School?
Arthur Middleton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Arthur Middleton Elementary School offer ?
Arthur Middleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arthur Middleton Elementary School part of?
Arthur Middleton Elementary School is part of Charles County School District.
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