Serving 878 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prince Street 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 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Prince Street School's student population of 878 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 30, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Rankings
Prince Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prince Street School is 0.64, 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
#970 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
27%
23%
Black
53%
33%
White
11%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prince Street School's ranking?
Prince Street School is ranked #970 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Prince Street School often compared to?
Prince Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fruitland Primary, Westside Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Prince Street School?
878 students attend Prince Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Prince Street School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prince Street School?
Prince Street School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Prince Street School offer ?
Prince Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prince Street School part of?
Prince Street School is part of Wicomico County School District.
School Reviews
2 5/16/2016
Parents are NOT encouraged to be involved, nor are they heard. Discipline problems are paramount and frequent, and by this I mean students assaulting the Principle and then running rampant through the building with out any consequences..I was VERY discouraged, so much so, that we are MOVING out of this school's area. Academically this school is average, they fail completely with accelerated reading programs and most core curriculum is behind most other schools of this level. Substitutes are in place of the actual teachers so much that the students fall behind. The food menu leaves a nutritional gap that is embarrassing. YES they ARE technologically advanced...but with the discipline problems and lack of action on the over taxed staffs part (the school board seems to have tied their hands), how much learning is ACTUALLY going on?
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