North Salisbury Elementary School serves 471 students in grades 3-5.
North Salisbury Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Salisbury Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
North Salisbury Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Salisbury Elementary School is ranked within the top 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 North Salisbury Elementary School is 0.76, which is more 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
#423 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
16%
21%
Black
34%
33%
White
30%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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 is North Salisbury Elementary School's ranking?
North Salisbury Elementary School is ranked #423 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend North Salisbury Elementary School?
471 students attend North Salisbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of North Salisbury Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Salisbury Elementary School?
North Salisbury Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Salisbury Elementary School offer ?
North Salisbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Salisbury Elementary School part of?
North Salisbury Elementary School is part of Wicomico County Public Schools School District.
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