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North Salisbury Elementary

Summary:

North Salisbury Elementary is a public magnet elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Salisbury, Maryland, part of the Wicomico County Public Schools district. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, ranking in the top 25-30% of Maryland elementary schools.

North Salisbury Elementary's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 50.8% of students proficient or better in Mathematics and 57.5% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 20% and 37.6% for the district, and 24.1% and 48.4% for the state, respectively. The school's strong statewide ranking, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, is a testament to its academic excellence. Notably, the school's White and low socioeconomic status student populations have performed exceptionally well, ranking 24th and 72nd out of hundreds of Maryland elementary schools, respectively.

While North Salisbury Elementary's overall performance is commendable, the data reveals concerning racial disparities, with the school's African American student population ranking 459th out of 504 Maryland elementary schools. This highlights the need for continued efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Interestingly, nearby schools like Fruitland Intermediate and Prince Street School have significantly lower academic performance, underscoring North Salisbury Elementary's exceptional standing within the Wicomico County Public Schools district.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 3-5

 1213 Emerson Ave
       Salisbury, MD  21801

(410) 677-5807

District: Wicomico County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 859 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,653 Help


Students who attend North Salisbury Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wicomico Middle
High:    Wicomico High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  520

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.0%
White:
31.5%
Hispanic:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Salisbury Elementary ranks better than 76.7% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Wicomico County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at North Salisbury Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39%), White (31.5%), Hispanic (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Salisbury Elementary is 12, which is the 5th best among 10 elementary schools in the Wicomico County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Salisbury Elementary is $17,653. 10 elementary schools in the Wicomico County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Salisbury Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Wicomico County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wicomico County Public Schools 19th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Salisbury Elementary

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Rank History for all students at North Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.99 729th 803 9.2%
2005 16.47 703rd 805 12.7%
2006 7.28 753rd 804 6.3%
2007 10.45 741st 818 9.4%
2008 68.11 284th 838 66.1%
2009 66.35 312th 850 63.3%
2010 66.38 319th 855 62.7%
2011 68.69 262nd 853 69.3%
2012 63.57 351st 857 59.0%
2013 61.75 346th 847 59.1%
2014 60.82 391st 867 54.9%
2015 75.39 203rd 859 76.4%
2016 74.54 220th 845 74.0%
2017 76.88 198th 847 76.6%
2018 72.83 228th 857 73.4%
2019 75.25 214th 853 74.9%
2021 63.97 210th 802 73.8%
2022 75.10 216th 862 74.9%
2023 70.52 230th 855 73.1%
2024 74.90 200th 859 76.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 66.79 72nd 546 86.8%
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Rank History for Female students at North Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.38 228th 796 71.4%
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Rank History for Male students at North Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.65 190th 788 75.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at North Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 58.60 58th 128 54.7%
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Rank History for African American students at North Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.36 459th 504 8.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.88 132nd 347 62.0%
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Rank History for White students at North Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.50 24th 528 95.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Salisbury Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 440 182 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1990 553 185 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1991 650 216 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 881
1992 728 215 15 3 1 n/a n/a 0 962
1993 768 217 16 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1004
1994 755 221 20 1 2 n/a n/a 0 999
1995 787 249 27 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1067
1996 787 249 27 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1067
1997 774 260 32 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1069
1998 781 283 24 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1099
1999 748 299 31 13 2 n/a n/a 0 1093
2000 613 259 26 18 1 n/a n/a 0 917
2001 415 234 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2002 314 208 17 13 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2003 314 208 17 13 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2004 218 189 14 7 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 198 203 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2006 199 195 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2007 227 216 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2008 220 214 30 9 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2009 244 228 32 17 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2010 271 217 41 14 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2011 232 206 32 21 3 0 20 0 514
2012 215 206 36 23 4 0 17 0 501
2013 158 188 37 29 2 0 26 0 440
2014 157 180 31 41 1 0 19 0 429
2015 188 147 34 44 4 0 15 0 432
2016 177 161 38 47 4 0 18 0 445
2017 184 267 46 82 13 0 33 0 625
2018 188 259 46 82 14 2 33 0 624
2019 170 166 36 60 3 1 36 0 472
2020 166 168 40 54 3 1 35 0 467
2021 153 172 43 68 3 1 31 0 471
2022 140 162 54 73 3 1 37 1 471
2023 175 167 42 79 3 1 38 0 505
2024 164 203 39 74 1 0 39 0 520

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Salisbury Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 627 24.9 25.1 n/a
1990 749 35.3 21.2 11.6
1991 881 43.3 20.3 12.5
1992 962 45.3 21.2 12.1
1993 1004 45.8 21.9 11.6
1994 999 46.8 21.3 14
1995 1067 46.7 22.8 15.7
1996 1067 46.7 22.8 15.7
1997 1069 50.8 21.0 16.7
1998 1099 53.5 20.5 20.7
1999 1093 53.5 20.4 31.9
2000 917 48.8 18.8 32.4
2001 680 40.8 16.7 27.1
2002 552 40.8 13.5 35.7
2003 552 40.8 13.5 35.7
2004 428 31.1 13.8 43.5
2005 422 29.0 14.6 44.5
2006 423 27.0 15.7 43.5
2007 469 31.5 14.9 48.2
2008 473 34.8 13.6 47.4
2009 522 37.0 14.1 47.9
2010 545 36.0 15.1 45.3
2011 514 38.0 13.5 51.2
2012 501 38.0 13.1 54.9
2013 440 36.0 12.2 58.9
2014 429 34.0 12.6 60.4
2015 432 36.0 12.0 51.6
2016 445 36.0 12.3 56.4
2017 625 47.0 13.2 64.3
2018 624 47.0 13.2 65.2
2019 472 35.0 13.4 56.4
2020 467 39.0 11.9 55.5
2021 471 39.0 12.0 62.4
2022 471 39.0 12.0 65
2023 505 41.0 12.3 38
2024 520 43.0 12.0 48.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Salisbury Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 627 24.9 25.1 n/a
1990 749 35.3 21.2 11.6
1991 881 43.3 20.3 12.5
1992 962 45.3 21.2 12.1
1993 1004 45.8 21.9 11.6
1994 999 46.8 21.3 14
1995 1067 46.7 22.8 15.7
1996 1067 46.7 22.8 15.7
1997 1069 50.8 21.0 16.7
1998 1099 53.5 20.5 20.7
1999 1093 53.5 20.4 31.9
2000 917 48.8 18.8 32.4
2001 680 40.8 16.7 27.1
2002 552 40.8 13.5 35.7
2003 552 40.8 13.5 35.7
2004 428 31.1 13.8 43.5
2005 422 29.0 14.6 44.5
2006 423 27.0 15.7 43.5
2007 469 31.5 14.9 48.2
2008 473 34.8 13.6 47.4
2009 522 37.0 14.1 47.9
2010 545 36.0 15.1 45.3
2011 514 38.0 13.5 51.2
2012 501 38.0 13.1 54.9
2013 440 36.0 12.2 58.9
2014 429 34.0 12.6 60.4
2015 432 36.0 12.0 51.6
2016 445 36.0 12.3 56.4
2017 625 47.0 13.2 64.3
2018 624 47.0 13.2 65.2
2019 472 35.0 13.4 56.4
2020 467 39.0 11.9 55.5
2021 471 39.0 12.0 62.4
2022 471 39.0 12.0 65
2023 505 41.0 12.3 38
2024 520 43.0 12.0 48.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Salisbury Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $629 (4.6%) $13,124 (95.4%) $13,753
2020 $644 (4.3%) $14,377 (95.7%) $15,022
2021 $3,940 (25.2%) $11,665 (74.7%) $15,606
2022 $2,033 (12.0%) $14,858 (88.0%) $16,891
2023 $2,379 (13.5%) $15,274 (86.5%) $17,653

Data source: Maryland Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Salisbury Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 214th of 853 Elementary schoolsRanks 230th of 855 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students472505
 7%
African American166167
 0.6%
American Indian33
Asian3642
 16.7%
Hispanic6079
 31.7%
Pacific Islander11
White170175
 2.9%
Two or More Races3638
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.4%38%
 18.3%

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Students who attend North Salisbury Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wicomico Middle
High : Wicomico High

North Salisbury Elementary ranks 200th of 859 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 520 students attended North Salisbury Elementary.

Students at North Salisbury Elementary are 39% African American, 32% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 8% Two or more races.


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