Summary:
The city of Mardela Springs, Maryland is home to two schools: Mardela Middle & High and Northwestern Elementary. Mardela Middle & High is a standout performer, ranking 32nd out of 225 Maryland high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It outperforms the Wicomico County and Maryland averages in several key test score metrics, including English Language Arts proficiency. In contrast, Northwestern Elementary, while still performing well, has a 3-star rating and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Mardela Middle & High has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.1, compared to the district and state averages. This may contribute to its strong academic performance. Northwestern Elementary, on the other hand, has a higher student-teacher ratio of 16.2. The difference in spending per student between the two schools ($16,087 for Mardela Middle & High vs. $13,604 for Northwestern Elementary) could also be a factor in their performance gap.
Overall, both schools in Mardela Springs demonstrate impressive academic achievements, with Mardela Middle & High being a particularly high-performing institution in the region. The data suggests that factors such as teaching quality, curriculum, and resource allocation may play a significant role in driving the observed performance differences between the two schools, beyond just racial demographics or socioeconomic factors.
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