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#536 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 39% in state
Rising Sun Elementary
Elementary School · Cecil County Public Schools · Rising Sun, MD
A Cecil County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
500 Hopewell Rd, Rising Sun, MD 21911
- Math 33% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rising Sun Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · 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 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rising Sun Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated755/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rising Sun), 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
$100,401
Median home value
$313,900
Median rent
$1,205/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21911; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Conowingo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Bainbridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 278 | Compare → |
| Charlestown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 302 | 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.
Cecil County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #9 of 28
- District spending per student
- $16,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rising Sun Elementary is listed in Cecil County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rising Sun Elementary
Rising Sun Elementary is a public elementary school in Rising Sun, MD, part of Cecil County Public Schools, serving approximately 610 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #536 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rising Sun Elementary
What grades does Rising Sun Elementary serve?
Rising Sun Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rising Sun Elementary?
Rising Sun Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun Elementary is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rising Sun Elementary rank in MD?
Rising Sun Elementary ranks #536 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Rising Sun Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rising Sun Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Rising Sun Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rising Sun Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rising Sun Elementary a charter school?
No, Rising Sun Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rising Sun Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rising Sun Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rising Sun Elementary?
46.9% of students at Rising Sun 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Cecil County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (410) 658-5925
- Area population (ZIP 21911)
- 10,402
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
Official sources & links
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 21911; 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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