Summary:
Zip code 21911 in Rising Sun, Maryland, is home to three public schools—Rising Sun Elementary (PK-5), Calvert Elementary (PK-5), and Rising Sun Middle School (6-8)—serving a combined 1,591 students within the Cecil County Public Schools district.
Rising Sun Middle School stands out as the top performer in the area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 73rd-75th percentile among Maryland middle schools. Its English Language Arts proficiency rate of 62.9% significantly exceeds the state average of 51.7%, and its Algebra I End of Course exam proficiency of 68.2% is more than three times the district average. At the elementary level, Calvert Elementary is the math powerhouse, with an overall math proficiency of 41.4%—double the district average of 20.5%—and a remarkable 57.6% proficiency in 4th-grade math. Rising Sun Elementary, while slightly behind in test scores, boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the zip code at 11.8%, well below the district's 21.9% average, indicating strong student engagement and a positive school climate.
All three schools share a common strength in keeping students in class, with chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 11.8% to 16.0%, far better than the district-wide figure. Calvert Elementary, despite having the highest per-student spending ($16,877) and the lowest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (38.72%), produces the best elementary-level test scores, suggesting effective use of resources. Rising Sun Middle School reverses the typical national trend by outperforming its elementary counterparts in ELA, pointing to a particularly strong middle school curriculum. For families, this zip code offers a cohesive set of schools where the middle school excels in advanced coursework and literacy, while Calvert Elementary provides a standout foundation in mathematics.
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