Summary:
The 21801 zip code area of Salisbury, Maryland is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Wicomico County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 18th out of 25 in Maryland and has a 2-star rating, one school in the area stands out as an exceptional performer.
North Salisbury Elementary is a public magnet school serving grades 3-5 that has consistently ranked in the top 200-230 elementary schools in Maryland over the past 3 years, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages, with over 50% of students proficient or better in both math and English language arts. In contrast, the other elementary schools in the area struggle, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in both subjects, suggesting a significant achievement gap that needs to be addressed.
Across the schools in the 21801 zip code, there are some common challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, with all schools reporting a rate of 25.1% in the 2023-2024 school year, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a high-need population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 48.65% at North Salisbury Elementary to 74.26% at Charles H. Chipman Elementary. These socioeconomic factors may be impacting academic performance, and targeted support and resources may be needed to address these disparities.
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