Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter

9822 Fallard Ct
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Charter School 1,486 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Chesapeake Math and IT (CMIT) South is a public charter school located in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the CMIT network, the school operates with a specialized focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Its academic model emphasizes a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to prepare students for the demands of higher education and the modern workforce, blending traditional instruction with project-based learning and technological integration.

Beyond its academic core, CMIT South promotes a collaborative school culture that values professional development for staff and active engagement with the local community. The school is known for fostering a structured, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By prioritizing STEM literacy and maintaining high expectations for student achievement, the school aims to produce well-rounded, innovative graduates prepared to succeed in a competitive, technology-driven global society.

1,486

Total Students

82.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	23
Black	1,411
Asian	15
Two or More	17
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,411 (95.0 %)
Hispanic
23 (1.5 %)
Two or More
17 (1.1 %)
Asian
15 (1.0 %)
White
12 (0.8 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)573-7250
Website:	http://cmitsouth.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	489
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	103

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 166

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 166

Grade 9 120

Grade 10 84