Summary:
The Wicomico County Public Schools district in Maryland is home to 5 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. These schools vary in their academic performance, demographics, and resource allocation, with Mardela Middle & High standing out as the top-performing school in the district.
Mardela Middle & High consistently ranks among the best high schools in the state, with higher proficiency rates in MCAP Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Algebra I compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 43.13%, indicating a smaller population of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, the other high schools in the Wicomico County Public Schools district generally underperform the state averages on standardized assessments, with Wicomico High and Wicomico County Evening High having the lowest proficiency rates.
The high schools in the district also vary in their racial diversity, with Mardela Middle & High having the highest percentage of white students at 78%, while Wicomico High has the highest percentage of African American students at 49.43%. Additionally, the spending per student ranges from $9,813 at Wicomico County Evening High to $16,087 at Mardela Middle & High, raising questions about the equity of resource allocation within the district.
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