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Buckingham Elementary School vs. Snow Hill Elementary School

Should you attend Buckingham Elementary School or Snow Hill Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Buckingham Elementary School
100 Buckingham Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Snow Hill Elementary School
515 Coulbourne Ln
Snow Hill, MD 21863
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Buckingham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Snow Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Buckingham Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Snow Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-3
Total Students
532 students
396 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buckingham Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Snow Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buckingham Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Snow Hill Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buckingham Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Snow Hill Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buckingham Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Worcester County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Snow Hill Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Worcester County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#232 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
#87 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buckingham Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Snow Hill Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in MD)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buckingham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Worcester County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Snow Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Worcester County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buckingham Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Worcester County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Snow Hill Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Worcester County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Buckingham Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Snow Hill Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
106
93
Kindergarten Students
89
80
Grade 1 Students
77
62
Grade 2 Students
84
87
Grade 3 Students
78
74
Grade 4 Students
98
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buckingham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Worcester County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Snow Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Worcester County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buckingham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Worcester County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Snow Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Worcester County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buckingham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Worcester County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Snow Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Worcester County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buckingham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Worcester County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Snow Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Worcester County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buckingham Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Worcester County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Snow Hill Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Worcester County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.60
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buckingham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Worcester County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Snow Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Worcester County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
47%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buckingham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Worcester County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Snow Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Worcester County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buckingham Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Worcester County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Snow Hill Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Worcester County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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