Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Town Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Town Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Town Creek Elementary School's student population of 223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
223 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
School Motto
Together Committed to Excellence
School Rankings
Town Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Town Creek Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#391 out of 1338 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
19%
33%
White
54%
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
47%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Town Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Town Creek Elementary School is ranked #391 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Town Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Town Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenview Knolls Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Town Creek Elementary School?
223 students attend Town Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Town Creek Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Town Creek Elementary School?
Town Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Town Creek Elementary School offer ?
Town Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Town Creek Elementary School part of?
Town Creek Elementary School is part of St. Mary's County School District.
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