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#654 of 1,363 schools in MD

Top 48% in state

Crisfield Academy and High School

High School · Somerset County Public Schools · Crisfield, MD

A Somerset County Public Schools high school serving grades 8th – 12th.

210 N Somerset Avenue, Crisfield, MD 21817

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 46% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.9% (2025 MCAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected+0.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation7.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$24,750
Chronic Absenteeism33.5%

Students at Crisfield Academy and High School score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2025
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Crisfield Academy and High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low80/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Crisfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,139

Median home value

$159,600

Median rent

$729/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

69.4%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21817; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Somerset County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Washington Academy and High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.28–12Not available616Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Somerset County Public Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$24,750NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crisfield Academy and High School is listed in Somerset County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crisfield Academy and High School

Crisfield Academy and High School is a public high school in Crisfield, MD, part of Somerset County Public Schools, serving approximately 373 students in grades 8th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #654 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crisfield Academy and High School

What grades does Crisfield Academy and High School serve?

Crisfield Academy and High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend Crisfield Academy and High School?

Crisfield Academy and High School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crisfield Academy and High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crisfield Academy and High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crisfield Academy and High School rank in MD?

Crisfield Academy and High School ranks #654 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Crisfield Academy and High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crisfield Academy and High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Crisfield Academy and High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crisfield Academy and High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Crisfield Academy and High School a charter school?

No, Crisfield Academy and High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Crisfield Academy and High School a Title I school?

No, Crisfield Academy and High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crisfield Academy and High School?

66.5% of students at Crisfield Academy and High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
373
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Somerset County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.5%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 21817)
4,102
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
45.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21817; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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