Maryland School with 100% poverty outperforms state averages. Here's how. 

Salem Avenue Elementary is the poorest school in Washington County, Maryland, and one of the poorest in the entire state. Yet, it’s rated among Maryland’s best schools. Project Baltimore learned there’s a reason.
After 11 years, it’s become a tradition in this Hagerstown community. One week before the start of school, equipped with maps and class lists, teachers from Salem Avenue Elementary hit the streets for what’s known as The Blitz.
“It’s a great way to build community and get out in force here,” said Salem Avenue Teacher Molly Adams.
Adams and Stacey Yost teach third grade at Salem Avenue. Together, they have 30 students on their list. That’s 30 homes to visit. They’ll spend hours traveling Hagerstown, knocking on doors, introducing themselves, and meeting the students and their families.
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