Summary:
The 21804 zip code area of Salisbury, Maryland is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 4 high schools, and no alternative schools. The schools in this area serve a diverse student population and face challenges related to socioeconomic status, with many students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools, Parkside High School is the top performer, ranking 99th out of 146 Maryland high schools and receiving a 2-star rating. It has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and the second-highest in Algebra II compared to the other high schools. In contrast, Prince Street School is the lowest-performing school, ranking 762nd out of 859 Maryland elementary schools and receiving a 1-star rating, but it serves the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 64.17%.
The data reveals significant disparities in performance between the high schools and the elementary/middle schools, with the high schools, particularly Parkside High School, outperforming the lower-performing elementary and middle schools. This suggests a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, as the schools with the highest percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients tend to have the lowest test scores and overall performance. The Wicomico County Public Schools district faces the challenge of addressing these disparities and providing targeted interventions to support the high-needs schools in the 21804 zip code area.
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