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Pocomoke Middle

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Pocomoke Middle ranks 85 th of 342 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 4-8

85^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 342 Maryland Middle Schools

Better than 75% of Maryland middle schools

Summary

Pocomoke Middle in Pocomoke City, MD, serves 465 students in grades 4 through 8 and is part of the top-rated Worcester County Public Schools district, which is ranked 1st out of 25 districts in Maryland. The school has earned a 4-star rating and ranks 85th out of 339 Maryland middle schools, reflecting consistent, solid performance over the past decade. Despite serving a population where 71.61% of students receive free or reduced lunch, Pocomoke Middle outperforms the state average in both Math (33.9% vs. 27.1%) and English Language Arts (52.2% vs. 51.7%), demonstrating strong school effectiveness.

One of the most impressive features of Pocomoke Middle is its exceptional Algebra I program, with 90.9% of students proficient on the End-of-Course exam—far exceeding the district average of 33.1% and the state average of 21.3%. This is a consistent trend, with 100% proficiency in the three prior school years. The school also benefits from a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1 and high per-student spending of $22,286, which supports individualized attention and strong academic programs. In comparison, nearby Bennett Middle (in Wicomico County Public Schools) has a higher student-to-teacher ratio and lower test scores, while Snow Hill Middle (also in Worcester County) shows similar strengths but with even lower chronic absenteeism.

However, Pocomoke Middle faces challenges in Science proficiency, with only 20% of 5th graders and 32% of 8th graders proficient—well below district averages. Math proficiency also declines from 41.3% in 4th grade to 24.2% in 8th grade, suggesting the school excels at accelerating top students but may struggle with general math progress. Chronic absenteeism, while improved from 33.9% to 17.3%, remains slightly above the district average and higher than Snow Hill Middle’s 12.9%. Overall, Pocomoke Middle is a high-performing school with standout advanced math programs and strong support for students facing economic challenges, but it has clear areas for growth in science and consistent math achievement across all grades.

465

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,286

Per pupil spending ?

71.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

800 8th St
Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1573

(410) 632-5150

District: Worcester County Public Schools

Students who attend Pocomoke Middle usually attend:

High:

Pocomoke High

Feeder schools for Pocomoke Middle:

Elementary:

Pocomoke Elementary

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.7%

White:

39.4%

Two or more races:

7.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 69th percentile in 2016 → 75th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Maryland middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2016

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school41%

District avg55%

Maryland avg37%

Elementary school

376^th of 865

Maryland public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

85^th of 342

Maryland public middle schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 25% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Maryland Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Middle Schools in the Worcester County Public Schools

1^st of 24Worcester 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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	54.1	376 of 865	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.4	298 of 865	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.8	298 of 859	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.6	236 of 855	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	62.2	305 of 862	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	46.2	312 of 802	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.9	273 of 853	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.1	282 of 857	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.1	389 of 847	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.4	369 of 845	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	41.6	461 of 859	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	71.9	260 of 867	70.0%	★★★★☆
2013	74.0	206 of 847	75.7%	★★★★☆
2012	68.9	273 of 857	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.2	322 of 853	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	43.8	566 of 855	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	50.5	489 of 850	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.0	595 of 838	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	52.0	446 of 818	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	49.7	446 of 804	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	51.0	438 of 805	45.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	36.5	316 of 504	37.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	39.7	382 of 796	52.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	55.0	153 of 546	72.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	50.7	273 of 788	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	44.5	66 of 136	51.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	45.2	263 of 528	50.2%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2026	73.5	85 of 342	75.1%	★★★★☆
2025	72.6	86 of 337	74.5%	★★★★☆
2024	58.5	104 of 328	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.7	84 of 322	73.9%	★★★★☆
2022	70.9	89 of 333	73.3%	★★★★☆
2021	54.3	118 of 303	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.6	106 of 316	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.0	101 of 328	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.7	123 of 317	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.3	98 of 314	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.0	117 of 315	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	77.4	81 of 339	76.1%	★★★★☆
2013	80.2	58 of 316	81.6%	★★★★☆
2012	76.5	76 of 314	75.8%	★★★★☆
2011	70.3	96 of 309	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.3	154 of 324	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	65.1	121 of 301	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.8	140 of 283	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	41.1	156 of 264	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	47.3	136 of 254	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	48.6	137 of 255	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	64.2	94 of 252	62.7%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	48.5	123 of 259	52.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	44.3	156 of 303	48.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	57.9	90 of 273	67.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	60.8	92 of 288	68.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maryland percentile	Rating
2021	55.1	97 of 210	53.8%	★★★☆☆

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)

Elementary school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)72nd percentile+11 vs school

Male (2021)65th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2021)52nd percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2021)51st percentile-10 vs school

White (2021)50th percentile-11 vs school

African American (2021)37th percentile-24 vs school

Middle school

Male (2021)68th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)67th percentile+6 vs school

White (2021)54th percentile-7 vs school

African American (2021)53rd percentile-9 vs school

Female (2021)49th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Maryland (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I91%+70 vs state

English Language Arts52%~ state avg

Mathematics34%+7 vs state

Science25%-6 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAP Mathematics (2026)						MCAP English Language Arts (2026)						MCAP Algebra I (2026)	MCAP Geometry (2026)	MCAP Science (2026)		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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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	465	45	10.3	71.6%	183 (39.4%)	203 (43.7%)	34 (7.3%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (7.7%)	73.5	85^th of 342 public middle schools	75.1%		72.6	86^th of 337 public middle schools	74.5%	1	41.3	31.5	25.6	34.8	24.2	33.9	50.5	35.6	57.0	63.2	55.4	52.2	90.9		20.0	32.0	$22,286	$2,197	$20,089
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	389	36	10.8	72.8%	125 (32.1%)	201 (51.7%)	39 (10.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.7%)	25.4	253^rd of 342 public middle schools	26.0%		24.8	249^th of 337 public middle schools	26.1%	4			4.6	12.4		8.3			28.3	40.4		34.0					$23,789	$3,317	$20,472
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%)	84.3	55^th of 342 public middle schools	83.9%		77.1	70^th of 337 public middle schools	79.2%	15	70.2	32.1	34.6	43.8	38.3	46.5	66.7	53.8	59.0	71.9	68.3	64.2	88.2		30.8	34.9	$25,293	$2,497	$22,795
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%)	48.4	166^th of 342 public middle schools	51.5%		37.4	194^th of 337 public middle schools	42.4%	28			20.8	16.7	16.3	21.9			46.3	41.8	44.0	44.1	52.1	71.4		22.7	$19,198	$1,537	$17,662

Frequently Asked Questions about Pocomoke Middle

What district is Pocomoke Middle in?

Worcester County Public Schools

What high school do graduates of Pocomoke Middle attend?

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

How many students attend Pocomoke Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 465 students attended Pocomoke Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Pocomoke Middle?

Students at Pocomoke Middle are 44% African American, 39% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Is Pocomoke Middle a good school?

Pocomoke Middle ranks 85^th of 342 Maryland middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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