Summary:
The 21821 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Deal Island School, which serves grades PK-5 with 118 students. The school is part of the Somerset County Public Schools district, which is ranked 23 out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Deal Island School's academic performance is mixed, with stronger proficiency rates in English Language Arts compared to the county and state averages, but lower proficiency in mathematics compared to the state average. The school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Deal Island School serves a relatively disadvantaged student population, with 55.93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite these challenges, Deal Island School appears to have access to significant resources, spending $23,361 per student and maintaining a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8. This suggests the school may have the potential to address its performance issues and support its students, if the resources are effectively utilized. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve the overall performance of the school and address the unique needs of its student population.
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