B+
Above Average
84/100

Deal Island School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 23275 Lola Wheatley Rd, Deal Island, MD 21821
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 63rd percentile in Maryland
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Maryland schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
118
Students
enrolled
11.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$27K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%63/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 51% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maryland schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +20 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maryland. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (+1 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−3 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maryland state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%45%reading -14 pts, math -13 pts27th percentile (list)
Low-income10%10%reading -16 pts, math -12 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 23275 Lola Wheatley Rd
City Deal Island
ZIP Code 21821
District 2400570
NCES School ID 240057001202
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21821

Understanding the community around Deal Island School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $42,250
Per Capita Income $28,345
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.6%
High School or Higher 86.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $176,600
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 92.3%
Renter-Occupied 7.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Deal Island School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.1%
Female 55.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 70.3%
Two or More Races 16.1%
Hispanic/Latino 5.9%
Black 6.8%
Asian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 118
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Deal Island School?
Deal Island School has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Deal Island School?
Deal Island School has 118 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1.
What grades does Deal Island School serve?
Deal Island School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Deal Island School receive per student?
Deal Island School receives $26,863 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Deal Island School in 21821 ▼
Avg Home Value
$208,477
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,296
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
7.7%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026