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Deal Island School

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Deal Island School ranks 344 th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

344^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 864 Maryland Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Maryland elementary schools

Summary

Deal Island School is a small, rural elementary school in Deal Island, MD, serving 117 students in grades PK-5 within the Somerset County Public Schools district.

Despite being part of a district ranked among the lowest in Maryland, Deal Island School is a high-performing outlier. It consistently earns a 3-star rating and ranks in the top half of all Maryland elementary schools. Academically, it dramatically outperforms nearby schools like Carter G Woodson Elementary and Greenwood Elementary School. For example, 55.8% of Deal Island students are proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 38.8% at Carter G. Woodson and 26.4% at Greenwood. In math, Deal Island’s proficiency rate of 34.6% is nearly double that of its nearest district peer. The school also keeps chronic absenteeism lower than the district average, at 28.4% compared to 33.7%.

Deal Island invests heavily in its students, spending over $23,000 per pupil and maintaining a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. This combination of high spending and small class sizes suggests a personalized learning environment where students receive more individual attention. While the school excels overall, one area for deeper review is that its White student subgroup ranked in the 8th percentile statewide in 2020-2021, indicating a need to ensure all student groups are achieving at high levels. For parents seeking a strong academic environment in a small, community-focused setting, Deal Island School stands out as a compelling choice within Somerset County.

117

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,361

Per pupil spending ?

52.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

23275 Lola Wheatley Rd
Deal Island, MD 21821

(410) 784-2449

District: Somerset County Public Schools

Students who attend Deal Island School usually attend:

Middle:	Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
High:	Washington Academy and High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.5%

Two or more races:

15.4%

Hispanic:

11.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 59th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Maryland median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg22%

Maryland avg39%

344^th of 864

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Somerset County Public Schools

23^rd of 25Somerset County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	57.8	344 of 864	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.8	421 of 865	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.6	270 of 859	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.1	332 of 855	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.5	223 of 862	74.1%	★★★★☆
2021	36.4	400 of 802	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.5	366 of 853	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.8	277 of 857	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.1	349 of 847	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	55.2	347 of 845	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.5	479 of 859	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	73.6	239 of 867	72.4%	★★★★☆
2013	69.7	248 of 847	70.7%	★★★★☆
2012	82.5	71 of 857	91.7%	★★★★★
2011	68.7	260 of 853	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	43.0	574 of 855	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.8	504 of 850	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	41.8	569 of 838	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	36.4	566 of 818	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	61.7	341 of 804	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	59.7	370 of 805	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	36.2	568 of 803	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	13.1	488 of 528	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2021)8th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts56%+4 vs state

Mathematics35%+7 vs state

Science31%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)				MCAP English Language Arts (2026)				MCAP Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Deal Island School	Public	PK, KG-5	23275 Lola Wheatley Rd	Deal Island	21821	Somerset County	Somerset County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 784-2449	117	8	14.6	52.1%	79 (67.5%)	6 (5.1%)	13 (11.1%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (15.4%)	57.8	344^th of 864 public elementary schools	60.2%		47.8	421^st of 865 public elementary schools	51.3%	77	50.0	25.0	31.3	34.6	68.8	55.0	43.8	55.8	31.3	$23,361	$3,016	$20,345
Carter G Woodson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	281a Woodson School Rd	Crisfield	21817	Somerset County	Somerset County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 968-1295	512	34	15.0	77.0%	246 (48.0%)	148 (28.9%)	61 (11.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (10.5%)	28.1	596^th of 864 public elementary schools	31.0%		31.1	550^th of 865 public elementary schools	36.4%	46	21.7	21.7	10.3	18.0	31.9	52.2	32.4	38.8	15.7	$23,753	$4,908	$18,844
Greenwood Elementary School	Public	2-5	11412 Dryden Road	Princess Anne	21853	Somerset County	Somerset County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 651-0931	507	34	15.1	82.4%	93 (18.3%)	301 (59.4%)	58 (11.4%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.9%)	16.8	727^th of 864 public elementary schools	15.9%		20.8	674^th of 865 public elementary schools	22.1%	53	26.8	13.4	5.8	15.6	31.0	22.9	25.2	26.4	9.1	$21,434	$4,453	$16,982
Princess Anne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	11576 Lankford Street	Princess Anne	21853	Somerset County	Somerset County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 651-0481	391	29	13.4	82.1%	79 (20.2%)	222 (56.8%)	28 (7.2%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (14.6%)								(n/a)										$23,293	$4,292	$19,001
Westside Primary	Public	PK, KG-1	6046 Quantico Rd	Quantico	21856	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5117	201	13	15.4	61.2%	122 (60.7%)	27 (13.4%)	25 (12.4%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	22 (10.9%)								(n/a)										$23,813	$2,774	$21,039

Frequently Asked Questions about Deal Island School

Is Deal Island School a good school?

Deal Island School ranks 344^th of 864 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Deal Island School attend?

Students who attend Deal Island School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
High : Washington Academy and High School

What district is Deal Island School in?

Somerset County Public Schools

How many students attend Deal Island School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 117 students attended Deal Island School.

What is the racial makeup of Deal Island School?

Students at Deal Island School are 68% White, 15% Two or more races, 11% Hispanic, 5% African American.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maryland State Department of Education.

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