- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pocomoke City, MD
Pocomoke Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pocomoke Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240072001329
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocomoke Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Pocomoke City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Pocomoke Middle has class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pocomoke Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pocomoke City, MD.
School address
District: Worcester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240072001329 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Pocomoke Middle held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 240072001329 · Pocomoke City, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 11.1:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students)
Pocomoke Middle held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Pocomoke Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stephen Decatu
Stephen Decatur High
1,462 students
- Stephen Decatu
Stephen Decatur Middle
665 students
- Showell Elemen
Showell Elementary
638 students
- Berlin Interme
Berlin Intermediate
613 students
- Ocean City Ele 566
Ocean City Elementary
566 students
- This school 465
Pocomoke Middle
465 students
What this shows Pocomoke Middle reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pocomoke Middle compares
Pocomoke Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 39% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in Maryland - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.7%
White 39.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: African American at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Pocomoke Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worcester County Public Schools reports $22,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pocomoke Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Decatur High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen Decatur Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Showell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berlin Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean City Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pocomoke Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pocomoke Middle
How many students attend Pocomoke Middle?
Pocomoke Middle has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pocomoke City, MD. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocomoke Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocomoke Middle is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pocomoke Middle?
68.3% of students at Pocomoke Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocomoke Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pocomoke Middle is African American at 43.7% of enrollment, in Pocomoke City, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocomoke Middle?
Pocomoke Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pocomoke Middle rank among public schools in Pocomoke City?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocomoke Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Pocomoke City, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Worcester County Public Schools?
Besides Pocomoke Middle, Worcester County Public Schools also operates Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students), Stephen Decatur Middle (665 students), and Showell Elementary (638 students). See the Worcester County Public Schools district page for the complete list.