A+
Excellent
94/100

Rising Sun Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 289 Pearl Street, Rising Sun, MD 21911
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 68th percentile in Maryland
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.50 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 93rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Maryland for growth

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

94
Repit Score
out of 100
610
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%68/1000.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%93/100Students gain 1.50 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.18 in 2009–19; 97th percentile in Maryland (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 33% 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 +4 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 proficiency60% (+16 pts vs. state avg 44%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency43% (+6 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
White61%44%reading +1 pts, math -6 pts49th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading +5 pts, math +6 pts57th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%50%reading -21 pts, math +10 pts43rd percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +12 pts, math +13 pts82nd 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 289 Pearl Street
City Rising Sun
ZIP Code 21911
District 2400240
NCES School ID 240024000580
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 21911

Understanding the community around Rising Sun Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $88,583
Per Capita Income $36,608
Poverty Rate 2.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%
High School or Higher 86.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $295,000
Median Rent $1,172
Owner-Occupied 79.6%
Renter-Occupied 20.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rising Sun Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 89.3%
Hispanic/Latino 6.6%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Black 0.3%
Asian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 610
Teachers (FTE) 44.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rising Sun Middle School?
Rising Sun Middle School has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Rising Sun Middle School?
Rising Sun Middle School has 610 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Rising Sun Middle School serve?
Rising Sun Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rising Sun Middle School receive per student?
Rising Sun Middle School receives $18,173 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rising Sun Middle School in 21911 ▼
Avg Home Value
$402,087
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,413
1-Year Change
+3.6%
% Renters
20.4%

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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