Summary:
The 21622 zip code in Maryland is home to a single standout elementary school, South Dorchester School, which serves grades PK-8 and is part of the Dorchester County Public Schools district. Despite serving a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, South Dorchester School consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts.
The school's strong academic performance is reflected in its proficiency rates, which range from 48.1% in 5th grade English Language Arts to 88.5% in 8th grade. In Mathematics, proficiency rates vary from 9.1% in 8th grade to 60.9% in 3rd grade, with an overall school average of 38.3% proficient or better. Additionally, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate of 40% is significantly higher than the Dorchester County (6.7%) and Maryland (21.4%) averages.
Despite the school's academic success, it faces some challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.3% and lower proficiency rates in Mathematics, particularly in the upper grades. However, the school's significant per-student funding of nearly $20,000 and low student-teacher ratio of 16:1 suggest that it is well-resourced to address these areas and continue providing a high-quality education to its students.
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