Is Pocomoke Middle a good school?

Pocomoke Middle ranks 104 th of 328 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pocomoke Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended Pocomoke Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Pocomoke Middle?

Students at Pocomoke Middle are 44% African American, 41% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Pocomoke Middle attend?

Students who attend Pocomoke Middle usually go on to attend Pocomoke High

Pocomoke Middle

Summary:

Pocomoke Middle is a public middle school located in Pocomoke City, Maryland, serving grades 4-8 with a student population of 448. It is part of the Worcester County Public Schools district, which is ranked 4 out of 25 in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pocomoke Middle stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (44.2%) and Hispanic (6.47%) students compared to nearby schools. While the school's test scores in Mathematics and English Language Arts are generally higher than the state averages, they are lower than the district averages. However, Pocomoke Middle shines in Algebra I performance, with a 100% proficiency rate, significantly higher than the district (25.9%) and state (20%) averages. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6, lower than Bennett Middle (11.4) and Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School (11.3), but higher than Snow Hill Middle (9.1).

Pocomoke Middle has maintained a 3- or 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating a relatively stable and consistent academic performance. However, there are some disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with female students ranking lower than male students. Compared to the nearby schools, Pocomoke Middle generally performs better than Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School, which is ranked lower and has lower test scores, but lags behind Snow Hill Middle, which has higher test scores and a higher ranking. Pocomoke Middle's spending per student ($20,280 in 2020-2021) is higher than the state average, which may contribute to its relatively strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public 4-8

800 8th St
Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1573

(410) 632-5150

District: Worcester County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
104^th of 328 Maryland Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,611

Students who attend Pocomoke Middle usually attend:

High:

Pocomoke High

Feeder schools for Pocomoke Middle:

Elementary:

Pocomoke Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 448

Racial breakdown:

African American:

44.2%

White:

40.6%

Hispanic:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pocomoke Middle ranks better than 65.3% of elementary schools in Maryland. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.82. (See more...)

Compare Details Pocomoke Middle ranks better than 68.3% of middle schools in Maryland. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Worcester County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (44.2%), White (40.6%), Hispanic (6.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Worcester County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocomoke Middle is 10.6, which is the 2^nd best among 3 middle schools in the Worcester County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Pocomoke Middle employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocomoke Middle is $21,611, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 middle schools in the Worcester County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pocomoke Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pocomoke Middle 104^th of 328 Maryland public middle schools. (See Pocomoke Middle in the ranking list.)

Worcester County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Worcester County Public Schools 4^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pocomoke Middle

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2005	50.97	438^th	805	45.6%
2006	49.69	446^th	804	44.5%
2007	51.96	446^th	818	45.5%
2008	38.01	595^th	838	29.0%
2009	50.48	489^th	850	42.5%
2010	43.77	566^th	855	33.8%
2011	65.21	322^nd	853	62.3%
2012	68.88	273^rd	857	68.1%
2013	73.97	206^th	847	75.7%
2014	71.87	260^th	867	70.0%
2015	41.60	461^st	859	46.3%
2016	52.37	369^th	845	56.3%
2017	50.07	389^th	847	54.1%
2018	66.13	282^nd	857	67.1%
2019	65.93	273^rd	853	68.0%
2021	46.18	312^th	802	61.1%
2022	62.23	305^th	862	64.6%
2023	69.61	236^th	855	72.4%
2024	61.82	298^th	859	65.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.50	66^th	136	51.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.05	153^rd	546	72.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.65	382^nd	796	52.0%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	50.67	273^rd	788	65.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	36.45	316^th	504	37.3%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.22	263^rd	528	50.2%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pocomoke Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	64.15	94^th	252	62.7%
2005	48.61	137^th	255	46.3%
2006	47.28	136^th	254	46.5%
2007	41.11	156^th	264	40.9%
2008	58.78	140^th	283	50.5%
2009	65.10	121^st	301	59.8%
2010	59.35	154^th	324	52.5%
2011	70.34	96^th	309	68.9%
2012	76.48	76^th	314	75.8%
2013	80.21	58^th	316	81.6%
2014	77.39	81^st	339	76.1%
2015	58.98	117^th	315	62.9%
2016	65.29	98^th	314	68.8%
2017	57.70	123^rd	317	61.2%
2018	66.03	101^st	328	69.2%
2019	62.56	106^th	316	66.5%
2021	54.32	118^th	303	61.1%
2022	70.86	89^th	333	73.3%
2023	67.73	84^th	322	73.9%
2024	58.49	104^th	328	68.3%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.85	90^th	273	67.0%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	44.27	156^th	303	48.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	60.79	92^nd	288	68.1%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	48.48	123^rd	259	52.5%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Pocomoke Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.06	97^th	210	53.8%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	256	237	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	499
1990	290	215	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	507
1991	285	231	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	519
1992	266	240	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	516
1993	260	242	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	505
1994	280	223	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	509
1995	303	260	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	574
1996	303	260	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	574
1997	292	272	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	571
1998	291	262	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	565
1999	285	280	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	572
2000	262	266	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	536
2001	251	288	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	546
2002	241	283	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	534
2003	241	283	3	4	3	n/a	n/a	534
2004	228	272	5	0	3	n/a	n/a	508
2005	232	227	8	1	3	n/a	n/a	471
2006	212	207	7	1	4	n/a	n/a	431
2007	214	199	9	3	4	n/a	n/a	429
2008	200	195	6	7	3	n/a	n/a	411
2009	198	184	9	6	4	n/a	n/a	401
2010	204	199	7	10	2	n/a	n/a	422
2011	216	197	7	13	2	0	26	461
2012	196	183	9	10	2	0	21	421
2013	200	181	9	28	1	0	22	441
2014	201	171	12	20	0	0	28	432
2015	214	178	12	21	0	0	27	452
2016	188	168	9	26	0	0	25	416
2017	176	180	7	24	0	0	18	405
2018	148	174	8	22	0	0	22	374
2019	155	189	7	21	0	0	20	392
2020	166	186	7	22	0	0	21	402
2021	160	217	10	20	0	0	23	430
2022	176	202	8	28	0	0	29	443
2023	182	198	12	29	0	0	27	448

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pocomoke Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	499	33.1	15.0	n/a
1990	507	33.1	15.3	41.2
1991	519	33.5	15.4	38.3
1992	516	32.5	15.8	39.3
1993	505	40.9	12.3	40.2
1994	509	37.2	13.7	41.5
1995	574	36.3	15.8	41.1
1996	574	36.3	15.8	41.1
1997	571	36.5	15.6	42.2
1998	565	39.0	14.5	41.8
1999	572	39.0	14.7	48.8
2000	536	41.8	12.8	53.9
2001	546	41.3	13.2	50.9
2002	534	43.0	12.4	50.9
2003	534	43.0	12.4	50.9
2004	508	43.5	11.7	53
2005	471	45.0	10.5	52.2
2006	431	46.0	9.4	51.3
2007	429	44.5	9.6	54.1
2008	411	46.5	8.8	57.7
2009	401	44.5	9.0	54.1
2010	422	46.5	9.0	60.7
2011	461	45.5	10.1	61.4
2012	421	45.5	9.2	60.6
2013	441	45.5	9.6	64.6
2014	432	46.5	9.2	62.7
2015	452	46.0	9.8	65
2016	416	48.0	8.6	63.7
2017	405	46.0	8.8	68.1
2018	374	44.0	8.5	65.8
2019	392	44.0	8.9	67.9
2020	402	44.0	9.1	68.9
2021	430	43.0	10.0	70.7
2022	443	42.0	10.5	70.2
2023	448	42.0	10.6	71.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pocomoke Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	499	33.1	15.0	n/a
1990	507	33.1	15.3	41.2
1991	519	33.5	15.4	38.3
1992	516	32.5	15.8	39.3
1993	505	40.9	12.3	40.2
1994	509	37.2	13.7	41.5
1995	574	36.3	15.8	41.1
1996	574	36.3	15.8	41.1
1997	571	36.5	15.6	42.2
1998	565	39.0	14.5	41.8
1999	572	39.0	14.7	48.8
2000	536	41.8	12.8	53.9
2001	546	41.3	13.2	50.9
2002	534	43.0	12.4	50.9
2003	534	43.0	12.4	50.9
2004	508	43.5	11.7	53
2005	471	45.0	10.5	52.2
2006	431	46.0	9.4	51.3
2007	429	44.5	9.6	54.1
2008	411	46.5	8.8	57.7
2009	401	44.5	9.0	54.1
2010	422	46.5	9.0	60.7
2011	461	45.5	10.1	61.4
2012	421	45.5	9.2	60.6
2013	441	45.5	9.6	64.6
2014	432	46.5	9.2	62.7
2015	452	46.0	9.8	65
2016	416	48.0	8.6	63.7
2017	405	46.0	8.8	68.1
2018	374	44.0	8.5	65.8
2019	392	44.0	8.9	67.9
2020	402	44.0	9.1	68.9
2021	430	43.0	10.0	70.7
2022	443	42.0	10.5	70.2
2023	448	42.0	10.6	71.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pocomoke Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$977 (4.7%)	$19,646 (95.3%)	$20,623
2020	$1,060 (5.1%)	$19,641 (94.9%)	$20,701
2021	$1,338 (6.6%)	$18,942 (93.4%)	$20,280
2022	$2,058 (9.9%)	$18,715 (90.1%)	$20,773
2023	$1,669 (7.7%)	$19,942 (92.3%)	$21,611

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocomoke Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 273^rd of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 236^th of 855 Elementary schools	4.4%
Ranks 106^th of 316 Middle schools	Ranks 84^th of 322 Middle schools	7.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	392	448	14.3%
African American	189	198	4.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	12	71.4%
Hispanic	21	29	38.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	155	182	17.4%
Two or More Races	20	27	35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.9%	71.7%	3.8%

Schools Near Pocomoke Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)						MCAP English Language Arts (2024)						MCAP Algebra I (2024)	MCAP Geometry (2024)	MCAP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	MCAP Geometry End of Course	MCAP Science 5th Grade	MCAP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pocomoke Middle	Public	4-8	800 8th St	Pocomoke City	21851	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(410) 632-5150	448	42	10.6	71.7%	182 (40.6%)	198 (44.2%)	29 (6.5%)	12 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.0%)	58.5	104^th of 328 public middle schools	68.3%		67.7	84^th of 322 public middle schools	73.9%	20	43.3	33.3	22.5	26.5	21.8	31.5	64.3	51.6	65.8	50.5	45.4	55.2	100.0		15.4	11.2	$21,611	$1,669	$19,942
Somerset 6/7 Intermediate School	Public	6-7	7970 Tawes Campus Road	Westover	21871	Somerset County	Somerset County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 621-0161	396	35	11.3	73.2%	127 (32.1%)	202 (51.0%)	40 (10.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.3%)	15.6	277^th of 328 public middle schools	15.5%					(n/a)			5.3						22.7	29.8		26.4					$22,900	$4,037	$18,863
Snow Hill Middle	Public	4-8	522 Coulbourne Ln	Snow Hill	21863	Worcester County	Worcester County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 632-5240	403	44	9.1	59.3%	237 (58.8%)	106 (26.3%)	27 (6.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	71	76^th of 328 public middle schools	76.8%		68	83^rd of 322 public middle schools	74.2%	7	58.3	36.8	32.8	37.5	11.7	39.7	58.3	39.5	60.0	63.2	55.2	55.0	77.8		25.3	24.7	$23,438	$2,083	$21,354
Bennett Middle	Public	6-8	532 S. Division Street	Fruitland	21826	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5140	906	79	11.4	47.5%	340 (37.5%)	328 (36.2%)	153 (16.9%)	26 (2.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (5.8%)	35.5	180^th of 328 public middle schools	45.1%		29.1	209^th of 322 public middle schools	35.1%	29			18.3	11.9		18.1			38.3	38.4	40.0	38.9	58.2	69.2		17.9	$19,012	$2,692	$16,320

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