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Snow Hill Middle School

Public | 4-8 | 405 students

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Posted October 10, 2010

Snow Hill Middle School is a wonderful school that promotes independence, critical thinking, learning through the arts, and academic pride.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 22, 2010

Multiple venues for communication between staff,parents,students and the community. And all communication is acknowledged and addressed. We are a Maryland Blue Ribbon School and are AFG accredited and have the Worcester County teacher of the year for the second year in a row. Go SHMS!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 17, 2008

Excellent teachers. Needs more enrichment for gifted and talented students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2003

Great school, needs more parent involvment. Most teachers are very good. Moved to the area in part because of the schools.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
>=95%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 85% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 90% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
51%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
>=95%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Maryland used the Maryland School Assessment (MSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and grades 5 and 8 in science. The MSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Maryland. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Maryland's state standards

Source: Maryland State Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 46%
Black 29% 38%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 6%
Hispanic 1% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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522 Coulbourne Ln
Snow Hill, MD 21863
Phone: (410) 632-5240

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