Serving 1,500 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter 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 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter's student population of 1,500 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,500 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Mascot
Tigers
School Rankings
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter is 0.12, 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
#694 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
2%
23%
Black
94%
33%
White
1%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter's ranking?
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter is ranked #694 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter?
The graduation rate of Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter is 95%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter?
1,500 students attend Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter?
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter offer ?
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter part of?
Chesapeake Math And It South Public Charter is part of Prince George's County School District.
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