Serving 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Snow Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snow Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Snow Hill Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Snow Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snow Hill Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#101 out of 1347 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
24%
33%
White
58%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snow Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Snow Hill Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Snow Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Snow Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pocomoke Elementary School, Buckingham Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Snow Hill Elementary School?
396 students attend Snow Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Snow Hill Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snow Hill Elementary School?
Snow Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Snow Hill Elementary School offer ?
Snow Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Snow Hill Elementary School part of?
Snow Hill Elementary School is part of Worcester County School District.
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