Summary:
The 21901 zip code area in Maryland is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, all part of the Cecil County Public Schools district. While the district is ranked 16 out of 25 in Maryland and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, the schools in this area show a mix of high-performing and low-performing institutions.
Among the standout schools, Rising Sun High School ranks 61 out of 220 Maryland high schools and has a 4-star rating, with higher proficiency rates in MCAP/English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, North East Middle School performs better than the district and state averages in MCAP/Algebra I and has a lower student-teacher ratio. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the area generally perform below the district and state averages in MCAP/Mathematics, with the exception of Bay View Elementary, which has higher proficiency rates.
The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with the high schools, particularly Rising Sun High, outperforming the lower-grade schools. This suggests that socioeconomic factors, such as the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at schools like North East Elementary and Bay View Elementary, may be contributing to the overall academic outcomes in the area. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the data set are concerning and may be a factor in the district's overall performance.
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