East Salisbury Elementary School serves 399 students in grades 3-5.
East Salisbury Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Salisbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
East Salisbury Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
399 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
East Salisbury Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of East Salisbury Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
20%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
20%
20%

Black
51%
34%

White
17%
34%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
40%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Salisbury Elementary School's ranking?
East Salisbury Elementary School is ranked #1166 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are East Salisbury Elementary School often compared to?
East Salisbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinehurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend East Salisbury Elementary School?
399 students attend East Salisbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of East Salisbury Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Salisbury Elementary School?
East Salisbury Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Salisbury Elementary School offer ?
East Salisbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Salisbury Elementary School part of?
East Salisbury Elementary School is part of Wicomico County Public Schools School District.
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