MARDELA MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
Mardela Middle & High is a public high school that is part of the Wicomico County Public Schools school district, located in Mardela Springs, MD with about 692 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Mardela Middle & High has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Mardela Middle & High at (410) 677-5142 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mardela Springs, MD 21837
(410) 677-5142
MARDELA MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Mardela Springs, MD with about 692 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wicomico County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 692
- Teachers:
- 49.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 692 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MARDELA MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.1%
- Black or African American
- 14.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.