- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salisbury, MD
Salisbury Middle
Federal NCES profile for Salisbury Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240069001145
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salisbury Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Maryland schools.
- #6 of 15
- public schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Salisbury Middle has class sizes smaller than 94% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salisbury Middle ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001145 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Salisbury Middle held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 88.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 240069001145 · Salisbury, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
847 enr · 9.6:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Salisbury Middle held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 88.0 → 89.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Salisbury Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James M. Benne
James M. Bennett High
1,474 students
- Wicomico High
Wicomico High
1,304 students
- Parkside High
Parkside High
1,272 students
- Prince Street
Prince Street School
976 students
- Bennett Middle
Bennett Middle
963 students
- This school
Salisbury Middle
847 students
What this shows Salisbury Middle reports 847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salisbury Middle compares
Salisbury 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 5% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Maryland - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$18,486
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
87
in-school suspensions + 198 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 33.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.2%
White 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Salisbury Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wicomico County Public Schools reports $18,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salisbury Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salisbury Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Salisbury
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~847 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salisbury Middle
How many students attend Salisbury Middle?
Salisbury Middle has 847 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salisbury, MD. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Middle is 9.6:1, which is 34% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 39% 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 Salisbury Middle?
51.3% of students at Salisbury Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salisbury Middle?
The largest demographic group at Salisbury Middle is African American at 52.2% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salisbury Middle?
Salisbury Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Salisbury Middle rank among public schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Salisbury Middle ranks #6 of 15 public schools in Salisbury, 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 Salisbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Wicomico County Public Schools?
Besides Salisbury Middle, Wicomico County Public Schools also operates James M. Bennett High (1,474 students), Wicomico High (1,304 students), and Parkside High (1,272 students). See the Wicomico County Public Schools district page for the complete list.