Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Deal Island School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Deal Island School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Deal Island School's student population of 96 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Deal Island School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deal Island School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 1347 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
5%
33%
White
75%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deal Island School's ranking?
Deal Island School is ranked #336 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Deal Island School often compared to?
Deal Island Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carter G Woodson Elementary School, Ewell School, Greenwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Deal Island School?
96 students attend Deal Island School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Deal Island School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deal Island School?
Deal Island School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deal Island School offer ?
Deal Island School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Deal Island School part of?
Deal Island School is part of Somerset County School District.
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