Excellent
#195 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 14% in state
Pocomoke Middle
Middle School · Worcester County Public Schools · Pocomoke City, MD
A Worcester County Public Schools middle school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 8th St, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
- Math 37% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pocomoke Middle score 46% 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 21 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 Middle 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Worcester County Public Schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 5–6 | Not available | 600 | Compare → |
| Cedar Chapel Special SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 1–12 | Not available | 50 | Compare → |
| Snow Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 4–8 | Not available | 403 | Compare → |
| Stephen Decatur MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | 7–8 | Not available | 670 | 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
- #6 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 Middle is listed in Worcester County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pocomoke Middle
Pocomoke Middle is a public middle school in Pocomoke City, MD, part of Worcester County Public Schools, serving approximately 466 students in grades 4th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #195 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pocomoke Middle
What grades does Pocomoke Middle serve?
Pocomoke Middle serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Pocomoke Middle?
Pocomoke Middle has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocomoke Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocomoke Middle is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pocomoke Middle rank in MD?
Pocomoke Middle ranks #195 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Pocomoke Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Pocomoke Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pocomoke Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pocomoke Middle a charter school?
No, Pocomoke Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pocomoke Middle a Title I school?
No, Pocomoke Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pocomoke Middle?
100.0% of students at Pocomoke Middle 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (410) 632-5150
- 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.
- 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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