The top reported proficiency rate is 64% in English language arts. The lowest is 42% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Plum Point Elementary
Plum Point Elementary serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Huntingtown, a rural crossroads community in north central Calvert County. The school sits about half a mile west of the old town center on Huntingtown Road, separate from the small commercial core that includes a grocery, a restaurant, an antique shop, and a convenience store. Huntingtown itself has a tiny population within its designated town center, but the broader census-designated area has grown moderately in recent decades, largely through estate homes built in small developments off the main routes. The community functions primarily as a bedroom community for commuters to Washington, D.C., and Annapolis, with state-operated buses and private vanpools providing connections.
Academically, Plum Point Elementary shows a clear pattern: English language arts proficiency is a consistent strength across grades three through five, with the share of students scoring proficient or above well into the majority range. Math proficiency is lower, hovering near the midpoint mark, while science proficiency in grade five, the only grade tested in that subject, sits at a more modest level. Because the school serves only early grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and only a single year of assessment data is available, so no trend direction can be established. Parents who want to understand how performance has changed over time will need to wait for future years.
The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial minority presence that includes Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals is relatively low, suggesting a family economic profile that is above the national average. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available records; a parent may want to ask the school directly about these programs and supports.
Housing in the area is expensive. Home values in Huntingtown’s zip code are notably higher than both the Maryland state average and the national median, reflecting the area’s desirability for commuters and its large-lot estate developments. The typical monthly mortgage payment, even with a standard down payment, is substantial, and rents also command a significant share of income. Calvert County’s unemployment rate is low and stable, and median household income nationally has been trending upward, though these are broad economic context figures rather than local specifics.
The school itself is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. It is part of the Calvert County Public Schools district, which serves the entire county. No recent parent-relevant changes in the district, such as budget shifts, curriculum overhauls, or boundary adjustments, were surfaced in available public records, so the narrative cannot speak to pending developments at the district level.
Huntingtown’s built environment retains rural character. The old town center was bypassed by a four-lane divided highway in the late 1950s, which redirected traffic and contributed to a stagnant commercial core. There are no public water or sewer systems; homes rely on individual wells and septic systems. The only public recreation facility within the town center proper is a playground behind the former Huntingtown Elementary School, now an adult education center. Kings Landing Park, a larger county park with river access and sports facilities, lies a few miles west. The Calverton School, a private K-12 option, is just south of town.
For a family considering this school, the picture is one of solid academic performance in reading, with math and science areas that warrant closer inquiry. The school serves a largely middle-income, commuter-oriented population in a rural setting with high housing costs and limited local amenities beyond the school grounds and nearby park. The lack of multi-year data and missing detail on special education and English learner programs are notable gaps; a parent should follow up with the school to fill them.
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