Summary:
Tilghman, Maryland is home to a single elementary school, Tilghman Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Talbot County Public Schools district. Despite being the only school in the area, Tilghman Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Maryland elementary schools over the past three years.
Academically, Tilghman Elementary outperforms both the Talbot County district and the state of Maryland in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels. The school's 5th-grade students, in particular, demonstrate exceptional results, with 63.6% proficient or better in both subjects - significantly higher than the district and state averages. This academic excellence is supported by the school's relatively high per-student spending of $19,581 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.1 to 1.
While Tilghman Elementary serves a student population with a high percentage (58.51%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic need, the school is still able to maintain its strong academic performance. This suggests that the school is effectively supporting the diverse needs of its student body and providing a high-quality education to the community of Tilghman, Maryland.
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