The top reported proficiency rate is 72% in English language arts. The lowest is 53% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Huntingtown Elementary
Huntingtown Elementary is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Calvert County, Maryland. The school sits about half a mile west of Huntingtown’s small rural crossroads center, on a road that carries its name. With an enrollment in the upper hundreds for its grade band, it draws from a community that is primarily residential and commuter-oriented, set among old tobacco barns, large estate homes, and Southern Red Oak trees. The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial share of students from Hispanic and multiracial backgrounds, and more than a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
On state assessments administered through Maryland’s MCAP and MISA programs, Huntingtown Elementary’s academic picture varies by subject and grade. English language arts is a clear strength. Third graders posted a proficiency rate near the majority mark, fourth graders reached a higher level, and fifth graders’ result fell within a range that similarly suggests a solid majority of students meeting the bar. In math, performance is more uneven. Third-grade proficiency was around the midpoint, fourth graders performed somewhat better, and fifth graders saw a dip, with less than half scoring proficient. Fifth-grade science results cluster in a comparable moderate range. A single year of data is available, so no trend line exists yet; a parent may want to ask the school how these results compare to prior years and how the school supports students who need additional help in math.
Because Huntingtown Elementary serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate or high school outcome to report. The school is part of Calvert County Public Schools, a single-district county, so there is no basis for comparing its proficiency index against peer districts within the county. The district’s recent operational changes have not surfaced in publicly available materials, so we leave that area unaddressed rather than speculate.
The community around Huntingtown Elementary shapes the experience of families who enroll here. Huntingtown is a rural crossroads that has seen modest residential growth in recent decades, mostly through large estate homes built in small subdivisions off the main routes. The town center itself is tiny, with only a handful of dwellings, and lacks public water and sewer, relying instead on individual septic systems and wells. Development intensity is therefore constrained, and the area retains a quiet, semi-rural feel. Most working adults commute to Washington, D.C., or Annapolis, using state-operated commuter buses and private vanpools. The local commercial core is limited to a grocery, a restaurant, an antique shop, an auto parts store, a convenience store, and a few small offices. Walkability is minimal; the four-lane divided highway that bypasses the old downtown creates safety challenges for pedestrians and drivers entering or leaving the town center. The public recreation facilities near the school include the playground behind the former elementary school building (now an adult education center) and the amenities at Kings Landing Park, a short drive west.
The housing market reflects the area’s desirability as a bedroom community. Home values in Huntingtown’s ZIP code sit well above the national median, and the ratio of price to income is elevated, indicating that owning a home here requires a substantial financial commitment. Rents also claim a notable share of income. For a family considering a move, the combination of high housing costs and a long commute is a trade-off for the rural setting and the school’s academic profile.
The peer environment at Huntingtown Elementary is shaped by its size and composition. The school does not appear to have magnet or charter status, and no Title I designation was reported in the available data. Special population counts for students with disabilities and English learners were not provided, so we cannot describe those support structures. The elementary campus itself is separated from the old town center, located on Huntingtown Road, and feeds into Northern Middle School and Northern High School, which serve the broader northern part of the county.
For a parent evaluating this school, the evidence points to a place where English language arts results are a clear point of confidence, while math and science results are more middling and warrant a closer look. The community is quiet, rural, and commuter-heavy, with limited in-town amenities and a high cost of entry for homebuyers. Families who value a small-town setting, a moderate-sized elementary school, and a solid foundation in reading and writing will find Huntingtown Elementary fits that profile. Those seeking a more walkable, amenity-rich environment or stronger math outcomes may want to investigate further into how the school addresses those areas.
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