North Salisbury Elementary School

1213 Emerson Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 505 students in grades 3-5, North Salisbury Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30% in MD
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (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:

School Overview

North Salisbury Elementary School's student population of 505 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

North Salisbury Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Salisbury Elementary School is 0.74, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MD)
#333 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Salisbury Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Salisbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Salisbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Salisbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
22%
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Black
33%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Salisbury Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
33%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Salisbury Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of North Salisbury Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North Salisbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Salisbury Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 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 #333 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend North Salisbury Elementary School?
505 students attend North Salisbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of North Salisbury Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% 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 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 505 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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