Enrollment
465
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pocomoke Middle compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pocomoke Middle
Pocomoke Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pocomoke City, Maryland, enrolling 465 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.1:1, Pocomoke Middle is leaner than roughly 87% of Maryland schools and 23% under the state's 14.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 465 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maryland median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,382 scored Maryland schools.
Among 299 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (44%) and White (39%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Worcester County Public Schools also operates Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students) and Stephen Decatur Middle (665 students) alongside Pocomoke Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pocomoke Middle compares
Pocomoke Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,280
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worcester County Public Schools, which includes Pocomoke Middle.
$21,280
Per student
+4%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.9%
State 23.5%
Federal 8.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pocomoke City on the city page.
Is Pocomoke Middle a good school?
Pocomoke Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Maryland schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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