Excellent
#136 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 10% in state
North Salisbury Elementary
Elementary School · Wicomico County Public Schools · Salisbury, MD
A Wicomico County Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1213 Emerson Ave, Salisbury, MD 21801
- Math 52% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Salisbury Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Salisbury Elementary 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 41Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,969/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salisbury), 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
$67,140
Median home value
$286,800
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
33.6%
Homeownership
56.6%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Salisbury ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Wicomico Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Prince Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 878 | Compare → |
| Pemberton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 503 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wicomico County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #1 of 25
- District spending per student
- $18,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Salisbury Elementary is listed in Wicomico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Salisbury Elementary
North Salisbury Elementary is a public elementary school in Salisbury, MD, part of Wicomico County Public Schools, serving approximately 520 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Salisbury Elementary
What grades does North Salisbury Elementary serve?
North Salisbury Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend North Salisbury Elementary?
North Salisbury Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Salisbury Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Salisbury Elementary is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Salisbury Elementary rank in MD?
North Salisbury Elementary ranks #136 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is North Salisbury Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Salisbury Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 North Salisbury Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Salisbury Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Salisbury Elementary a charter school?
No, North Salisbury Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Salisbury Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Salisbury Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Salisbury Elementary?
48.7% of students at North Salisbury Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wicomico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (410) 677-5807
- Area population (ZIP 21801)
- 30,063
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 · 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.
- 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 21801; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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