Excellent
#93 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 7% in state
Pocomoke Elementary
Elementary School · Worcester County Public Schools · Pocomoke City, MD
A Worcester County Public Schools elementary school where students score 59 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2119 Pocomoke Beltway, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
- Math 68% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pocomoke Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 7%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 48 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pocomoke Elementary 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,429/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pocomoke City), 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
$50,847
Median home value
$186,700
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21851; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Worcester County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 532 | Compare → |
| Cedar Chapel Special SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 1–12 | Not available | 50 | Compare → |
| Ocean City ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.8 | PK–4 | Not available | 543 | Compare → |
| Showell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–4 | Not available | 633 | 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.
Worcester County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $22,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pocomoke Elementary is listed in Worcester County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pocomoke Elementary
Pocomoke Elementary is a public elementary school in Pocomoke City, MD, part of Worcester County Public Schools, serving approximately 460 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #93 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pocomoke Elementary
What grades does Pocomoke Elementary serve?
Pocomoke Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Pocomoke Elementary?
Pocomoke Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 460 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocomoke Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocomoke Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pocomoke Elementary rank in MD?
Pocomoke Elementary ranks #93 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Pocomoke Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Pocomoke Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Pocomoke Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pocomoke Elementary has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pocomoke Elementary a charter school?
No, Pocomoke Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pocomoke Elementary a Title I school?
No, Pocomoke Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pocomoke Elementary?
100.0% of students at Pocomoke Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 460
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.9%
- Phone
- (410) 632-5130
- Area population (ZIP 21851)
- 7,252
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 21851; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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