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Salisbury Middle

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Salisbury Middle ranks 143 rd of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

143^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 58% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Salisbury Middle is a public middle school in Salisbury, Maryland, serving 869 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools district, which is ranked 18 out of 25 districts in the state.

Salisbury Middle's academic performance, as measured by state test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics (25.2%) and English Language Arts (45%) were lower than the state averages of 26.5% and 50.8%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly weak in Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 14% in 8th grade to 27.9% in 7th grade, compared to the state averages. Salisbury Middle's performance on Algebra I and Science assessments is also below the state and district averages.

Interestingly, Pittsville Elementary & Middle, a nearby school within the same district, outperforms Salisbury Middle in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency rates, with higher rankings in the state. Similarly, Bennett Middle, another nearby school, also outperforms Salisbury Middle in academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in most subjects. In contrast, Wicomico Middle, the closest school to Salisbury Middle, has significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages. Additionally, Salisbury Middle has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22% to 37.3% over the past few years, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages.

847

Students ?

8.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,806

Per pupil spending ?

61.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD 21801

(410) 677-5149

District: Wicomico County Public Schools

Students who attend Salisbury Middle usually attend:

High:

James M. Bennett High

Feeder schools for Salisbury Middle:

Elementary:	Pemberton Elementary
	West Salisbury
	Westside Intermediate
	Westside Primary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

52.2%

White:

22.6%

Hispanic:

11.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2015 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2015

✓Above the Maryland median (58th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg29%

Maryland avg37%

143^rd of 337

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 20 pts since 2015

From bottom 37% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Middle Schools in the Wicomico County Public Schools

18^th of 25Wicomico County Public Schools among Maryland districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2025	53.5	143 of 337	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	42.8	155 of 328	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	33.1	192 of 322	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.1	185 of 333	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.7	186 of 303	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.3	187 of 316	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.1	199 of 328	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	37.6	196 of 317	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	46.7	160 of 314	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.3	198 of 315	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	44.3	213 of 339	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	53.6	155 of 316	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	51.3	177 of 314	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.8	155 of 309	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	49.4	196 of 324	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.4	188 of 301	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.6	201 of 283	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	53.2	125 of 264	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.2	109 of 254	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2005	72.6	72 of 255	71.8%	★★★★☆
2004	65.6	89 of 252	64.7%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	15.9	236 of 259	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	74.3	21 of 116	81.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	38.7	180 of 303	40.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	37.7	124 of 207	40.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	30.3	218 of 273	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	33.3	185 of 288	35.8%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	31.1	86 of 136	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	46.3	116 of 210	44.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Asian (2021)82nd percentile+43 vs school

White (2021)45th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2021)41st percentile~ school

Hispanic (2021)40th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2021)37th percentile~ school

Male (2021)36th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)20th percentile-18 vs school

African American (2021)9th percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I69%+48 vs state

English Language Arts45%-6 vs state

Social Studies31%-8 vs state

Science27%-5 vs state

Mathematics25%~ state avg

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Schools Near Salisbury Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAP Mathematics (2025)						MCAP English Language Arts (2025)						MCAP Algebra I (2025)	MCAP Geometry (2025)	MCAP Science (2025)		MCAP Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	MCAP Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salisbury Middle	Public	6-8	607 Morris St	Salisbury	21801	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5149	847	96	8.8	61.3%	191 (22.6%)	442 (52.2%)	97 (11.5%)	46 (5.4%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	64 (7.6%)	53.5	143^rd of 337 public middle schools	57.6%		42.8	155^th of 328 public middle schools	52.7%	12			21.3	27.9	14.0	25.2			39.7	54.1	41.4	45.0	69.4			26.8	30.8	$18,806	$1,767	$17,039
Wicomico Middle	Public	6-8	635 E Main St	Salisbury	21804	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5145	827	74	11.1	68.2%	147 (17.8%)	418 (50.5%)	170 (20.6%)	23 (2.8%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	64 (7.7%)	21.4	270^th of 337 public middle schools	19.9%		15.1	281^st of 328 public middle schools	14.3%	11			4.8	11.8	4.5	7.4			25.9	32.3	21.8	26.6	16.0			7.7	18.0	$20,427	$2,017	$18,410
Bennett Middle	Public	6-8	532 S. Division Street	Fruitland	21826	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5140	963	81	11.8	59.3%	313 (32.5%)	348 (36.1%)	178 (18.5%)	38 (3.9%)	8 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	76 (7.9%)	37.4	194^th of 337 public middle schools	42.4%		35.5	180^th of 328 public middle schools	45.1%	14			15.0	17.7	6.3	18.4			31.3	44.8	42.9	39.6	57.1	57.9		18.6	22.3	$19,198	$1,537	$17,662
Pittsville Elementary & Middle	Public	4-8	34404 Old Ocean City Rd	Pittsville	21850	Wicomico County	Wicomico County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(410) 677-5811	325	34	9.5	57.5%	247 (76.0%)	8 (2.5%)	37 (11.4%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.3%)	56.9	130^th of 337 public middle schools	61.4%		64.4	92^nd of 328 public middle schools	72.0%	38	39.7	20.3	10.1	33.3	51.2	31.5	51.5	45.3	43.5	60.0	50.9	50.2	75.0		18.8	25.5	24.6	$22,947	$1,904	$21,043
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	404	43	9.5	54.5%	239 (59.2%)	101 (25.0%)	31 (7.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.2%)	77.1	70^th of 337 public middle schools	79.2%		71	76^th of 328 public middle schools	76.8%	6	61.5	33.8	31.9	48.4	31.9	43.5	61.5	51.3	56.4	67.2	64.1	59.8	90.5		28.4	39.6	33.7	$25,293	$2,497	$22,795

Frequently Asked Questions about Salisbury Middle

What is the racial makeup of Salisbury Middle?

Students at Salisbury Middle are 52% African American, 23% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Is Salisbury Middle a good school?

Salisbury Middle ranks 143^rd of 337 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Salisbury Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 847 students attended Salisbury Middle.

What high school do graduates of Salisbury Middle attend?

Students who attend Salisbury Middle usually go on to attend James M. Bennett High

What district is Salisbury Middle in?

Wicomico County Public Schools

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