Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter

9822 Fallard Ct
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

Charter School 1,503 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.

1,503

Total Students

87.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chesapeake Math and IT South Public Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	27
Black	1,425
Asian	13
Two or More	19
American Indian	4

Black
1,425 (94.8%)
Hispanic
27 (1.8%)
Two or More
19 (1.3%)
White
15 (1.0%)
Asian
13 (0.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)

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:	1,503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	87.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
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 98

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 155

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 160

Grade 9 116

Grade 10 115