Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Worton Elementary School 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
35%
33%
White
50%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average).
How many students attend Worton Elementary School?
265 students attend Worton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Worton Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Worton Elementary School?
Worton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Worton Elementary School offer ?
Worton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Worton Elementary School part of?
Worton Elementary School is part of Kent County Public Schools School District.
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