- Enrollment
- 1,474
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salisbury, MD
Wicomico Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wicomico Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240069001319
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wicomico Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools.
- #10 of 15
- public schools in Salisbury · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wicomico Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wicomico Middle ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Salisbury, MD.
School address
District: Wicomico County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240069001319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Wicomico Middle held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 72.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 240069001319 · Salisbury, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
827 enr · 11.5:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: James M. Bennett High (1,474 students)
Wicomico Middle held near 796 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE held 72.0 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Wicomico 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
Wicomico Middle
827 students
What this shows Wicomico Middle reports 827 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wicomico Middle compares
Wicomico 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 38% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 827 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
827
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Maryland - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.1%
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 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 238 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
White 17.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Wicomico 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 Wicomico Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James M. Bennett High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wicomico High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prince Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bennett Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wicomico 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 (~827 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wicomico Middle
How many students attend Wicomico Middle?
Wicomico Middle has 827 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salisbury, MD. CCD year-over-year: 819 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wicomico Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wicomico Middle is 11.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 27% 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 Wicomico Middle?
67.6% of students at Wicomico Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wicomico Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wicomico Middle is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in Salisbury, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wicomico Middle?
Wicomico Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Wicomico Middle rank among public schools in Salisbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Wicomico Middle ranks #10 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 Wicomico 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.