Very Good
#461 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 34% in state
Rising Sun Middle School
Middle School · Cecil County Public Schools · Rising Sun, MD
A Cecil County Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
289 Pearl Street, Rising Sun, MD 21911
- Math 26% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rising Sun Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rising Sun Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Cecil County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohemia Manor MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 442 | Compare → |
| Cherry Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 398 | Compare → |
| Elkton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 522 | Compare → |
| North East MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 754 | 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
- #6 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 Middle School is listed in Cecil County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rising Sun Middle School
Rising Sun Middle School is a public middle school in Rising Sun, MD, part of Cecil County Public Schools, serving approximately 610 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #461 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rising Sun Middle School
What grades does Rising Sun Middle School serve?
Rising Sun Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rising Sun Middle School?
Rising Sun Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 610 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rising Sun Middle School rank in MD?
Rising Sun Middle School ranks #461 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Rising Sun Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rising Sun Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rising Sun Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rising Sun Middle School a charter school?
No, Rising Sun Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rising Sun Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rising Sun Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rising Sun Middle School?
37.2% of students at Rising Sun Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 610
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cecil County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (410) 658-5535
- 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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