Serving 480 students in grades 3-5, East Salisbury Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 480 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
East Salisbury Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Salisbury Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend East Salisbury Elementary School?
480 students attend East Salisbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of East Salisbury Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Salisbury Elementary School?
East Salisbury Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does East Salisbury Elementary School offer ?
East Salisbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Salisbury Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 480 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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