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Mardela Middle & High School vs. James M. Bennett High School

Should you attend Mardela Middle & High School or James M. Bennett High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mardela Middle & High School
24940 Delmar Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
James M. Bennett High School
300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mardela Middle & High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)

James M. Bennett High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 742 students in grades 6-12, Mardela Middle & High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 1,474 students in grades 9-12, James M. Bennett High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
742 students
1,474 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
95 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1

Test Scores

#545 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
#678 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
29%
(Top 50% in MD)
28%
(Top 50% in MD)
50%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 50% in MD)
81%
(Bottom 50% in MD)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
89
-
Grade 7 Students
114
-
Grade 8 Students
99
1
Grade 9 Students
143
416
Grade 10 Students
101
403
Grade 11 Students
113
352
Grade 12 Students
83
302

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
16%
% Black
10%
37%
% White
75%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
0.42
0.72

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
 
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