Below Average
#1102 of 1,363 schools in MD
Wicomico Middle
Middle School · Wicomico County Public Schools · Salisbury, MD
A Wicomico County Public Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
635 E Main St, Salisbury, MD 21804
- Math 7% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wicomico Middle score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 51 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wicomico 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,969/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salisbury), 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
$68,882
Median home value
$230,200
Median rent
$1,343/mo
College educated
28.1%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 869 | Compare → |
| Salisbury Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| The Salisbury SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Stepping Stones Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 3.3 mi | 133 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #23 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
Wicomico Middle is listed in Wicomico County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wicomico Middle
Wicomico Middle is a public middle school in Salisbury, MD, part of Wicomico County Public Schools, serving approximately 796 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,102 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wicomico Middle
What grades does Wicomico Middle serve?
Wicomico Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wicomico Middle?
Wicomico Middle has an enrollment of approximately 796 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wicomico Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wicomico Middle is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wicomico Middle rank in MD?
Wicomico Middle ranks #1,102 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Wicomico Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Wicomico Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Wicomico Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wicomico Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wicomico Middle a charter school?
No, Wicomico Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wicomico Middle a Title I school?
No, Wicomico Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wicomico Middle?
67.7% of students at Wicomico 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 796
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wicomico County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (410) 677-5145
- Area population (ZIP 21804)
- 39,461
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 21804; 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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