- Enrollment
- 1,462
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Snow Hill, MD
Snow Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Snow Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240072001333
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snow Hill Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Maryland schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Snow Hill · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Snow Hill Middle has class sizes smaller than 95% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snow Hill Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Snow Hill, MD.
School address
District: Worcester County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240072001333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Snow Hill Middle held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 240072001333 · Snow Hill, MD Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 9.2:1 · 53.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephen Decatur High (1,462 students)
Snow Hill Middle held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Snow Hill 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 404
Snow Hill Middle
404 students
What this shows Snow Hill Middle reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Snow Hill Middle compares
Snow Hill 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▲ 8% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 5% in Maryland - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.6%
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 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Snow Hill Middle is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Snow Hill 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Showell Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berlin Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ocean City Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snow Hill 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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Snow Hill Middle
How many students attend Snow Hill Middle?
Snow Hill Middle has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Snow Hill, MD. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snow Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Snow Hill Middle is 9.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 41% 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 Snow Hill Middle?
53.1% of students at Snow Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snow Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Snow Hill Middle is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Snow Hill, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snow Hill Middle?
Snow Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Snow Hill Middle rank among public schools in Snow Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Snow Hill Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Snow Hill, 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 Snow Hill 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.