Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Worton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 50% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
5%
22%
Black
35%
33%
White
50%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (15-16)
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average).
How many students attend Worton Elementary School?
265 students attend Worton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Worton Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Worton Elementary School?
Worton Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Worton Elementary School offer ?
Worton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Worton Elementary School part of?
Worton Elementary School is part of Kent County Public Schools School District.
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