Serving 387 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 13:1 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 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Snow Hill Elementary serves the southern part of its school district in Snow Hill, MD, covering an extensive attendance area of approximately 347.1 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 11.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snow Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Snow Hill Elementary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
387 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
School Rankings
Snow Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snow Hill Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 1338 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snow Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Snow Hill Elementary School is ranked #87 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Snow Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Snow Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pocomoke Elementary School, Buckingham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Snow Hill Elementary School?
387 students attend Snow Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Snow Hill Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Snow Hill Elementary School?
Snow Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Snow Hill Elementary School offer ?
Snow Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Snow Hill Elementary School part of?
Snow Hill Elementary School is part of Worcester County School District.
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