Bennett Middle School vs. Salisbury Middle School
Should I attend Bennett Middle School or Salisbury Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Bennett Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Salisbury Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 952 students in grades 6-8, Bennett Middle School ranks in the top 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 is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 900 students in grades 6-8, Salisbury Middle School ranks in the top 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 is 13% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
952 students
900 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#648 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#671 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
321
318
Grade 7 Students
316
285
Grade 8 Students
315
297
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
9%
% Black
37%
52%
% White
39%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
