Very Good
#354 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 26% in state
Mardela Middle & High
High School · Wicomico County Public Schools · Mardela Springs, MD
A Wicomico County Public Schools high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
24940 Delmar Rd, Mardela Springs, MD 21837
- Math 26% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mardela Middle & High score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mardela Middle & High 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average502/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,667
Median home value
$206,100
Median rent
$1,142/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
86.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21837; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Wicomico County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,379 | Compare → |
| Parkside HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,223 | Compare → |
| Wicomico County Evening HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 10–12 | Not available | 36 | Compare → |
| Wicomico HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,307 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wicomico County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Mardela Middle & High is listed in Wicomico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mardela Middle & High
Mardela Middle & High is a public high school in Mardela Springs, MD, part of Wicomico County Public Schools, serving approximately 706 students in grades 6th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #354 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mardela Middle & High
What grades does Mardela Middle & High serve?
Mardela Middle & High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Mardela Middle & High?
Mardela Middle & High has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mardela Middle & High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mardela Middle & High is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mardela Middle & High rank in MD?
Mardela Middle & High ranks #354 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Mardela Middle & High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mardela Middle & High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Mardela Middle & High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mardela Middle & High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mardela Middle & High a charter school?
No, Mardela Middle & High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mardela Middle & High a Title I school?
No, Mardela Middle & High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mardela Middle & High?
41.8% of students at Mardela Middle & High 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 706
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wicomico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (410) 677-5142
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 21837)
- 2,975
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 21837; 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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