The top reported proficiency rate is 31% in English language arts. The lowest is 5% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School is a regular public school serving all sixth and seventh grade students in Somerset County, located in the rural unincorporated community of Westover on Maryland's Eastern Shore. The school occupies part of a campus area that also houses county facilities and a vocational center, set along highway corridors rather than in any concentrated downtown.
The school enrollment is modest, drawing from a district that has drawn state-level attention and corrective action for low academic performance. On Maryland's MCAP assessments for the most recent year, the school's proficiency rates in English language arts were about three in ten students meeting the state's bar. In mathematics the results are markedly lower, with roughly one in ten students reaching proficiency - a figure that would give a parent pause and merit direct conversation with the school about instructional support and intervention. The data shows only a single year of results, so there is no trend line available to indicate whether performance is improving or declining. Science results from an earlier, separate assessment cycle reflected similarly steep challenges, though those data are older and the assessment itself changed, limiting direct comparison.
The student body is economically diverse, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals. Racially and ethnically, the school reflects the county's demographics, with a student population that is majority Black, with a large white cohort, a smaller Hispanic group, and smaller shares of Asian, multiracial, and Native American students. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported in the available records, so a parent seeking information on special education services or language support programs should inquire directly with the school or district.
Because the school serves only grades six and seven, there is no graduation rate to report. The school is part of a district that has been under state oversight for low performance, and the district's improvement framework affects curriculum and staffing across all its schools. This is a structural reality for any family evaluating this school, as district-level priorities may shape classroom practice at the intermediate level as directly as school-level decisions.
The community of Westover itself is car-dependent and dispersed, with limited walkability and no traditional downtown. The Eastern Correctional Institution is a major local employer. Housing costs in the broader area are below the Maryland state benchmark, and the national unemployment rate at the time of this profile was moderate with rent costs continuing to rise, consistent with national trends. Public transit routes connect Westover to nearby towns including Salisbury and Princess Anne, though most families rely on personal vehicles.
This is a school where the academic numbers raise clear concerns, particularly in mathematics, and where the district's own performance history has brought state intervention. The school's role as a centralized intermediate school for the county means it serves all sixth and seventh graders across Somerset, giving it a broad cross-section of the county's student population. A family considering this school would want to understand what specific supports are in place for students who are not yet at grade level, how the district's improvement plan affects daily instruction, and what recent changes have been made to curriculum or staffing.
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