West Salisbury serves 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Salisbury ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
West Salisbury's student population of 317 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Salisbury is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
21%
21%
Black
53%
33%
White
14%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Salisbury?
317 students attend West Salisbury.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of West Salisbury students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Salisbury?
West Salisbury has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Salisbury offer ?
West Salisbury offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Salisbury part of?
West Salisbury is part of Wicomico County Public Schools School District.
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