Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cecilton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cecilton Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Cecilton, MD, covering an area of approximately 84.6 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with most zone edges located about 4.6 miles away and the furthest edge reaching 8.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cecilton Elementary School's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cecilton Elementary School 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 Cecilton Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#775 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
21%
24%
Black
3%
32%
White
70%
31%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cecilton Elementary School's ranking?
Cecilton Elementary School is ranked #775 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Cecilton Elementary School often compared to?
Cecilton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cecil Manor Elementary School, Chesapeake City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Cecilton Elementary School?
273 students attend Cecilton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Cecilton Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cecilton Elementary School?
Cecilton Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cecilton Elementary School offer ?
Cecilton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cecilton Elementary School part of?
Cecilton Elementary School is part of Cecil County School District.
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