POCOMOKE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Pocomoke Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Worcester County Public Schools school district, located in Pocomoke City, MD with about 374 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, Pocomoke Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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.

Pocomoke Middle School, located at 800 8th St in Pocomoke City, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Worcester County community. As a public middle school, it focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school emphasizes core subject mastery while encouraging students to develop essential social and emotional skills during their formative adolescent years.

Beyond the classroom, Pocomoke Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, aimed at fostering a well-rounded student experience. By maintaining close ties with the local Pocomoke City community, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to engage in academic excellence, character development, and active participation in school life.

For more information, contact Pocomoke Middle at (410) 632-5150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 8th St
Pocomoke City, MD 21851-1573
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POCOMOKE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pocomoke City, MD with about 374 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
374
Teachers:
44
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
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 374 students

Black or African American
46.5%
White
39.6%
Hispanic/Latino
5.9%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian
2.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.