Summary:
In zip code 21643, there is one middle school, North Dorchester Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in Hurlock, Maryland, with 414 students enrolled.
North Dorchester Middle School stands out as a strong performer within the Dorchester County Public Schools district, which has a 1-star rating. The school has earned a 3-star rating and ranks in the 64th percentile statewide, showing a positive trend from the 54th percentile in recent years. A key strength is English Language Arts, where 55.4% of students are proficient—exceeding the state average of 51.7%. The school also excels in advanced coursework, with 54.8% of students proficient in Algebra I, more than double the state average of 21.3%. However, overall math proficiency is a challenge, with only 18.8% of students meeting standards, compared to the state average of 27.1%. Science performance is solid, with 36.7% of 8th graders proficient, above the state average of 30.9%.
Chronic absenteeism at the school is 23.9%, significantly lower than the district average of 37.1%, suggesting better student engagement. The school serves a population where 62.8% of students are economically disadvantaged, and spending per student is $20,939. While the school outperforms its district in nearly every metric, the gap between strong ELA and advanced math results versus lower general math scores is notable. This indicates effective literacy instruction and targeted acceleration for high-achieving math students, while highlighting an area for improvement in overall math education.
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