Mardela Middle & High

24940 Delmar Rd
Mardela Springs, MD 21837

742 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Mardela Middle & High School, located in the rural community of Mardela Springs, Maryland, serves as a combined educational facility for students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Wicomico County Public Schools system, the school occupies a unique position by housing both middle and high school populations under one roof. This configuration often fosters a sense of continuity for students as they transition through their adolescent years, maintaining a close-knit school community that reflects the small-town character of its surrounding area.

Academically and extracurricularly, Mardela Middle & High School emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and workforce readiness. Despite its smaller student population compared to larger urban schools in the region, the school provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities. By serving as a central hub for the Mardela Springs community, the school plays a vital role in local social life, offering a supportive environment where faculty and staff focus on personalized student development and academic growth.

742

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mardela Middle & High
Demographic	Student Count
White	553
Hispanic	42
Black	78
Asian	10
Two or More	56
American Indian	3

White
553 (74.5%)
Black
78 (10.5%)
Two or More
56 (7.5%)
Hispanic
42 (5.7%)
Asian
10 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Wicomico County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)677-5142
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 89

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 99

Grade 9 143

Grade 10 101

Grade 11 113

Grade 12 83