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#1100 of 1,363 schools in MD
Wicomico County Evening High
High School · Wicomico County Public Schools · Salisbury, MD
A high school in Salisbury, MD where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
916 S. Schumaker Dr, Salisbury, MD 21804
- Math 30% proficient (2021)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 34.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wicomico County Evening High score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2009–2021), then recovered 20 points since 2018, reaching 30% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wicomico County Evening High 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 10Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$68,882
Median home value
$230,200
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21804; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,223 | Compare → |
| James M. Bennett HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,379 | Compare → |
| Wicomico HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,307 | Compare → |
| Mardela Middle & HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–12 | Not available | 706 | 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.
Wicomico County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #21 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
Wicomico County Evening High is listed in Wicomico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wicomico County Evening High
Wicomico County Evening High is a public high school in Salisbury, MD, part of Wicomico County Public Schools, serving approximately 36 students in grades 10th-12th with a 3.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,100 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wicomico County Evening High
What grades does Wicomico County Evening High serve?
Wicomico County Evening High serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Wicomico County Evening High?
Wicomico County Evening High has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wicomico County Evening High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wicomico County Evening High is 3.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wicomico County Evening High rank in MD?
Wicomico County Evening High ranks #1,100 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Wicomico County Evening High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wicomico County Evening High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Wicomico County Evening High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wicomico County Evening High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Wicomico County Evening High a charter school?
No, Wicomico County Evening High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wicomico County Evening High a Title I school?
No, Wicomico County Evening High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wicomico County Evening High?
50.0% of students at Wicomico County Evening High 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
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wicomico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.3%
- Phone
- (410) 677-4537
- 4-Year Graduation
- 34.5%
- Area population (ZIP 21804)
- 39,461
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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.
- 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 21804; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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