Average
#656 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 48% in state
Based on limited data
West Salisbury
Elementary School · Wicomico County Public Schools · Salisbury, MD
A Wicomico County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1321 West Road, Salisbury, MD 21801
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 12 schools in Salisbury.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Salisbury 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 9Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H. Chipman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–1 | 1.0 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Pemberton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Wicomico Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Pinehurst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 542 | 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
- #14 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
West Salisbury is listed in Wicomico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Salisbury
West Salisbury is a public elementary school in Salisbury, MD, part of Wicomico County Public Schools, serving approximately 389 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #656 of 1,363 schools in MD. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Salisbury
What grades does West Salisbury serve?
West Salisbury serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend West Salisbury?
West Salisbury has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Salisbury?
The student-teacher ratio at West Salisbury 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 West Salisbury rank in MD?
West Salisbury ranks #656 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is West Salisbury's MySchoolScout rating?
West Salisbury 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.
Is West Salisbury a charter school?
No, West Salisbury is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Salisbury a Title I school?
No, West Salisbury is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Salisbury?
72.2% of students at West Salisbury 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wicomico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (410) 677-5816
- 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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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