Summary:
The 21783 zip code in Maryland is home to three schools - Smithsburg High, Smithsburg Middle, and Smithsburg Elementary - all part of the Washington County Public Schools district.
Among the three schools, Smithsburg Middle stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 34-36 middle schools in Maryland over the past 3 years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent 2 years. The school's test scores are significantly above the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, including an impressive 94.5% proficiency rate in Algebra I. In contrast, Smithsburg High appears to be the weakest performer, with lower test scores, a lower statewide ranking, and higher chronic absenteeism compared to the middle and elementary schools.
The data also reveals some interesting differences among the schools, such as the varying student-teacher ratios, with Smithsburg Middle having the lowest ratio at 15:1 and Smithsburg High having the highest at 18.9:1. Additionally, there is a notable difference in spending per student, with the high school receiving the highest funding ($17,963) and the elementary school receiving the lowest ($14,534). These factors may contribute to the performance differences observed among the schools.
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