Northwestern Elementary vs Fruitland Primary
Fruitland Primary has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 6.8/10.
Northwestern Elementary
Mardela Springs, MD
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
335 students
Fruitland Primary
Fruitland, MD
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 2nd
436 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | Northwestern Elementary | Fruitland Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.5 | 6.4 |
| Growth Score | 6.2 | — |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.4% | 59.4% |
| Environment Score | 5.8 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #578 of 1,363 | #309 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 58th | 77th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Northwestern Elementary | Fruitland Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 92.0% | — |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 87.0% | — |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Northwestern Elementary | Fruitland Primary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 2nd |
| Enrollment | 335 | 436 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.4% | 59.4% |
| Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23) | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| District | Wicomico County Public Schools | Wicomico County Public Schools |
| City | Mardela Springs | Fruitland |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Mardela Springs (21837) | Fruitland (21826) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,667 | $63,472 |
| Median Home Value | $206,100 | $211,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,142 | $1,346 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.0% | 38.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% | 15.5% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | — |