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Rising Sun Middle School vs. Elkton Middle School

Should you attend Rising Sun Middle School or Elkton Middle 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.
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School Overview

School
Rising Sun Middle School
289 Pearl Street
Rising Sun, MD 21911
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Elkton Middle School
615 North St
Elkton, MD 21921
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, Rising Sun Middle 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 27% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 522 students in grades 6-8, Elkton Middle 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 is 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
610 students
522 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rising Sun Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Elkton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rising Sun Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elkton Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rising Sun Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Elkton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rising Sun Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cecil County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Elkton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cecil County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#565 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
#1166 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rising Sun Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elkton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in MD)
7%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rising Sun Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cecil County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cecil County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rising Sun Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cecil County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cecil County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rising Sun Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cecil County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elkton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cecil County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rising Sun Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elkton Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
196
187
Grade 7 Students
208
156
Grade 8 Students
206
179

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rising Sun Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cecil County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elkton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cecil County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rising Sun Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cecil County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elkton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cecil County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rising Sun Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cecil County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Elkton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cecil County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
89%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rising Sun Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cecil County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Elkton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cecil County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rising Sun Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cecil County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Elkton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cecil County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.20
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rising Sun Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cecil County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Elkton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cecil County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rising Sun Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cecil County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Elkton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cecil County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rising Sun Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cecil County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elkton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cecil County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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