Summary:
The 21826 zip code area in Maryland is home to 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools (Fruitland Primary and Fruitland Intermediate) and 1 middle school (Bennett Middle), all part of the Wicomico County Public Schools district.
Among the standout schools, Fruitland Intermediate outperforms the district and state averages in both mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency, with 35.7% and 39.9% of students proficient or better, respectively. Bennett Middle also stands out for its high proficiency rates in Algebra I (57.1%) and Geometry (57.9%), significantly exceeding the district and state averages.
However, the schools in this area face some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 25.1% to 25.1%, well above the state average. Additionally, the schools serve a student population with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage. Despite these challenges, the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning and achievement.
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