Serving 796 students in grades 6-8, Wicomico Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 796 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Wicomico Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wicomico Middle School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Wicomico Middle School is ranked #1224 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Wicomico Middle School?
796 students attend Wicomico Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Wicomico Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wicomico Middle School?
Wicomico Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wicomico Middle School offer ?
Wicomico Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wicomico Middle School part of?
A child in the special program with an average no greater than 20% out of a hundred, falling asleep in class almost everyday, and refusing to participate on 90% percent of the activities, in my opinion, and technically should have failed and repeated the grade. What did this school do? Wow, great idea, pass him to the next grade. At that rate, he'll be in HS, and have the skills and knowledge of a 5th grader...
- Posted by Parent - chetu
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 796 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 79%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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