Summary:
Perryville, Maryland is home to a single middle school, Perryville Middle, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Cecil County Public Schools district.
Perryville Middle stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics. The school's Algebra I proficiency rate of 43.5% is more than double the district average of 20% and the state average of 21.3%, a trend that has held for two consecutive years. Overall, the school outperforms its district in both math (26.8% vs. 20.5%) and English Language Arts (49.5% vs. 46.9%), though it remains slightly below state averages in these core subjects. The school has earned a consistent 3-star rating and has improved its state ranking from the 53rd percentile to the 64th percentile over three years. However, a notable drop in 8th-grade math proficiency (11.6%) suggests that many advanced students are taking the Algebra I exam, leaving a less advanced cohort for the standard test.
Despite a high per-student spending of $17,329, the school faces challenges. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 24.1% is higher than the district average of 21.9%, which likely hinders overall academic growth. While Perryville Middle is a strong performer within its local context, its inability to consistently exceed state averages in core subjects, combined with the high absenteeism, suggests that improving attendance could be a key strategy for boosting student outcomes. The school's standout Algebra I program remains its most significant academic strength.
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