Wicomico Middle

827 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Wicomico Middle School, located at 635 E. Main St. in Salisbury, Maryland, serves as a cornerstone of the Wicomico County Public Schools district. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by providing a comprehensive academic environment tailored to early adolescents. The campus serves a diverse student population, emphasizing foundational core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while offering various extracurricular opportunities to foster student growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Wicomico Middle School places a significant focus on community engagement and the holistic development of its students. The school encourages participation in athletics, arts, and student organizations, aiming to cultivate both academic excellence and social responsibility. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, the faculty and staff work to prepare students for the rigors of high school, ensuring they possess the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for future success within the Salisbury community and beyond.

827

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wicomico Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	170
Black	418
Asian	23
Two or More	64
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
418 (50.5%)
Hispanic
170 (20.6%)
White
147 (17.8%)
Two or More
64 (7.7%)
Asian
23 (2.8%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)677-5145
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	512
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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 6 278

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 282