Perryville Middle School vs. Rising Sun Middle School
Should I attend Perryville Middle School or Rising Sun 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
Overview
Serving 578 students in grades 6-8, Perryville Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 9% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 650 students in grades 6-8, Rising Sun 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 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
578 students
650 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#575 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
173
190
Grade 7 Students
200
210
Grade 8 Students
205
250
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
9%
n/a
% White
79%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
2%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
