Summary:
The 21913 zip code in Maryland is home to a single public elementary school, Cecilton Elementary, which serves grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 281 students. While the school has access to relatively strong resources, including a high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, it has consistently underperformed compared to county and state benchmarks on academic assessments.
Cecilton Elementary's student population is predominantly White (71.17%), with significant Hispanic (17.08%) and two or more races (6.76%) representation. The school has a relatively low percentage of African American (3.91%) and Asian (0.36%) students. This demographic composition may be a factor in the school's academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic and racial/ethnic disparities can contribute to achievement gaps. Additionally, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (62.99%) suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which could also impact academic outcomes.
Despite the school's access to resources, its proficiency rates on the MCAP (Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program) tests in Mathematics and English Language Arts were below the Cecil County and state of Maryland averages across all grade levels. This consistent underperformance indicates a need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the school's academic challenges and the implementation of targeted interventions to address the specific needs of the student population.
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