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#630 of 1,363 schools in MD

Top 46% in state

Fruitland Intermediate

Elementary School · Wicomico County Public Schools · Fruitland, MD

A Wicomico County Public Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

208 W Main St, Fruitland, MD 21826

  • Math 36% vs MD 30% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs MD 51% (2025)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.7% (2025 MCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.9% (2025 MCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+5.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.2 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 MCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 MCAP)
vs. Expected+0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$18,486
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Fruitland Intermediate score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2025 MCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
30%(2025 MCAP)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 MCAP)
School
State
51%(2025 MCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
14%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
14%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Fruitland Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,422/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fruitland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$63,472

Median home value

$211,200

Median rent

$1,346/mo

College educated

38.6%

Homeownership

63.6%

Poverty rate

15.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Stepping Stones Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–110.2 mi133Compare →
Pinehurst ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–51.9 mi542Compare →
Pemberton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–52.7 mi503Compare →
Prince Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.3PK–52.8 mi878Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Wicomico County Public Schools

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#12 of 25
District spending per student
$18,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fruitland Intermediate is listed in Wicomico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fruitland Intermediate

Fruitland Intermediate is a public elementary school in Fruitland, MD, part of Wicomico County Public Schools, serving approximately 348 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #630 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fruitland Intermediate

What grades does Fruitland Intermediate serve?

Fruitland Intermediate serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Fruitland Intermediate?

Fruitland Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruitland Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at Fruitland Intermediate is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fruitland Intermediate rank in MD?

Fruitland Intermediate ranks #630 of 1,363 schools in MD.

What is Fruitland Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

Fruitland Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Fruitland Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fruitland Intermediate has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Fruitland Intermediate a charter school?

No, Fruitland Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Fruitland Intermediate a Title I school?

No, Fruitland Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fruitland Intermediate?

54.0% of students at Fruitland Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
348
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Wicomico County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
Area population (ZIP 21826)
5,656
Area median age
31.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 21826; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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