The top reported proficiency rate is 44% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Delmar Elementary
Delmar Elementary serves students from prekindergarten through fourth grade, making it a primary-level school in the small, bi-state town of Delmar on the Maryland side of the Maryland-Delaware line. The school is part of Wicomico County Public Schools, and its grade span means families will need to plan for a transition after fourth grade, as the middle and high schools that serve Delmar students operate in Delaware through the Delmar School District.
The school enrolls a sizable student body for its grade band. Racially and ethnically, the student population is predominantly white, followed by Black students, students who identify as two or more races, Hispanic students, and a small number of Asian students. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, a share that positions the school around the middle of the county's districts in terms of economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the materials reviewed, so those dimensions of the student profile could not be assessed.
On the most recent state assessments administered through the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program, Delmar Elementary's proficiency rates in both math and English language arts fell below the midpoint when compared with other schools in Wicomico County. In third grade, less than half of students scored at the proficient level or above in both subjects, and fourth-grade results were similar, with a slightly lower math proficiency rate. These numbers represent a single year of testing, so no trend data is available, which makes it difficult to determine whether the school is improving or holding steady. A parent considering Delmar Elementary may want to discuss these assessment results with the school and ask what academic interventions or enrichment strategies are in place.
The community of Delmar is a compact town that straddles the state line, a quirk that shapes the school experience. The town itself is growing at a notable pace, with an influx of new residents reported in recent years, and the housing market reflects that growth. Home values in the area are moderately priced relative to the state and national benchmarks, and the overall economic context shows a typical mortgage rate and a modestly rising rent index. The town's civic center is clustered near the railroad tracks that historically defined the community, and Town Hall sits along that line. The school is not co-located with the downtown core but rather situated in the residential area on the Maryland side.
Within the district, Wicomico County Public Schools recently invested in new elementary infrastructure with the opening of a replacement school in Salisbury, and the district maintains a facilities master plan that guides long-term building decisions. Those district-level plans may eventually affect capacity or attendance boundaries, but no specific changes tied to Delmar Elementary were flagged in the available information.
Classroom programs and course offerings data were not present in the source materials, so families with particular interests in enrichment, arts, or specialized instruction will need to reach out to the school directly. Similarly, no civil rights data on discipline or access were available, and no staffing details such as teacher experience or student-teacher ratios were included.
Delmar Elementary offers a straightforward elementary pathway for families in the Maryland portion of Delmar. The school's academic performance on state tests is an area where a parent may want to dig deeper, and the grade configuration requires planning ahead for middle school placement. The town's fast growth and relatively affordable housing make it an active market for young families, and the school sits within a district that has a recent record of facility investment.
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