Very Good
#497 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 36% in state
Snow Hill Middle
Middle School · Worcester County Public Schools · Snow Hill, MD
A Worcester County Public Schools middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
522 Coulbourne Ln, Snow Hill, MD 21863
- Math 44% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 60% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Snow Hill Middle score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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).
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Where Snow Hill 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,123/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Snow Hill), 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
$71,250
Median home value
$245,500
Median rent
$1,058/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Chapel Special SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 1–12 | 0.1 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Berlin IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 5–6 | Not available | 600 | Compare → |
| Pocomoke MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 4–8 | Not available | 466 | 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
- #11 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
Snow Hill Middle is listed in Worcester County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Snow Hill Middle
Snow Hill Middle is a public middle school in Snow Hill, MD, part of Worcester County Public Schools, serving approximately 403 students in grades 4th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Snow Hill Middle
What grades does Snow Hill Middle serve?
Snow Hill Middle serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Snow Hill Middle?
Snow Hill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snow Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Snow Hill Middle is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Snow Hill Middle rank in MD?
Snow Hill Middle ranks #497 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Snow Hill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Snow Hill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Snow Hill Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Snow Hill Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Snow Hill Middle a charter school?
No, Snow Hill Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Snow Hill Middle a Title I school?
No, Snow Hill Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (410) 632-5240
- Area population (ZIP 21863)
- 5,202
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 21863; 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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