Summary:
In zip code 21851, there is one middle school, Pocomoke Middle, serving grades 4 through 8 in Pocomoke City, Maryland, as part of the top-ranked Worcester County Public Schools district.
Pocomoke Middle serves 465 students with a low student-teacher ratio of 10.3 and spends a high $22,286 per student. The school has a high rate of economic disadvantage, with 71.61% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Its overall state ranking has improved for three consecutive years, reaching the 75th percentile (4 out of 5 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year. Overall proficiency in English Language Arts (52.2%) is slightly above the state average, while overall math proficiency (33.9%) is above the state average but well below the district average. The school shows a dramatic split in math performance: its Algebra I End-of-Course exam proficiency is an exceptional 90.9%, nearly three times the district average, yet its general math scores lag behind the district. Grade-level performance varies, with 4th grade math (41.3%) and 7th grade ELA (63.2%) being relative strengths, while 5th grade ELA (35.6%) and 8th grade math (24.2%) show the largest gaps compared to the district. Science scores are a notable weakness, with 5th grade (20%) and 8th grade (32%) falling below both district and state averages.
For parents, Pocomoke Middle offers a positive ranking trajectory and a strong district reputation, but results are mixed. The school excels at accelerating advanced math students in Algebra I, yet its overall math and science scores need improvement. The high spending per student and low class sizes are positive indicators, but they have not yet translated into top-tier scores across all subjects. The school’s improving state ranking suggests it is making progress faster than many other schools in Maryland, making it a school to watch for continued growth.
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