Pemberton Elementary School
About This School
Preschool | Grades PK-5 | Wicomico County Public Schools
Pemberton Elementary School is located in Salisbury, MD and is one of 17 elementary schools in Wicomico County Public Schools School District. It is a magnet school that serves 608 students in grades PK-5.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Pemberton Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pemberton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Pemberton Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pemberton Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Pemberton Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Maryland in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Pemberton Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Pemberton Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Pemberton Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Nearby Cities
Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis De Sales Catholic School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Charles H. Chipman Elementary School 1.1 miles | n/a | |
| Pinehurst Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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| West Salisbury Elementary School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Prince Street School 1.7 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 608
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Pemberton Elementary School had 41% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Maryland had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
45%
Black
38%
Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
Two or More Races
5%
Hispanic
4%
Wicomico County Public Schools District Spending
$12,702Per Pupil
The Wicomico County Public Schools spends $12,702 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Wicomico County Public Schools District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Pemberton Elementary School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Maryland average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MSA
What is it?
The Maryland State Assessments (MSA) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in reading and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Maryland, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Maryland School Assessment (MSA) Results and High School Assessment (HSA) Results for all subjects tested.
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