- Bennett Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Mardela Middle & High (325 vs. 140).
- Bennett Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Mardela Middle & High (120 vs. 67).
- Mardela Middle & High reported a higher students per counselor than Bennett Middle (365:1 vs. 317.3:1).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 5 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Bennett Middle reported a higher chronically absent students than Mardela Middle & High (325 vs. 140).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Bennett Middle reported a higher gifted & talented than Mardela Middle & High (120 vs. 67).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Bennett Middle reported a higher violent incidents than Mardela Middle & High (56 vs. 10).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Mardela Middle & High reported a higher students per counselor than Bennett Middle (365:1 vs. 317.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Mardela Middle & High
5 metrics were reported by Mardela Middle & High. Comparable data for Bennett Middle is missing or suppressed.
Graduating cohort
78
AP courses offered
6
AP enrollment
104
Dual enrollment
39
SAT/ACT participation
92
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Bennett Middle
$18,486.17
Mardela Middle & High
$18,486.17
Local revenue share
Bennett Middle
17.5%
Mardela Middle & High
17.5%
State revenue share
Bennett Middle
65.4%
Mardela Middle & High
65.4%
Federal revenue share
Bennett Middle
17.2%
Mardela Middle & High
17.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Bennett Middle
30.3%
Mardela Middle & High
30.3%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Wicomico County
$72,861
Wicomico County
$72,861
Poverty rate
Wicomico County
14%
Wicomico County
14%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Wicomico County
29.1%
Wicomico County
29.1%
Unemployment rate
Wicomico County
3.3%
Wicomico County
3.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.