Bennett Middle
906 Students
Middle School 6th - 9th
School Overview
Bennett Middle School, located in Fruitland, Maryland, serves as a key educational institution within the Wicomico County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and preparation for high school. With its focus on the transition from elementary to secondary education, Bennett Middle integrates a variety of core academic subjects with elective opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and build essential social and study skills.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Fruitland community and maintains a focus on student engagement through both classroom instruction and extracurricular activities. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic rigor, Bennett Middle strives to provide a well-rounded experience that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. Faculty and staff prioritize communication with families and encourage active parental involvement to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed throughout their middle school years.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Fruitland community and maintains a focus on student engagement through both classroom instruction and extracurricular activities. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic rigor, Bennett Middle strives to provide a well-rounded experience that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. Faculty and staff prioritize communication with families and encourage active parental involvement to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed throughout their middle school years.
906
Total Students
79.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
63.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 340 |
| Hispanic | 153 |
| Black | 328 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More | 53 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White340 (37.5 %)
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Black328 (36.2 %)
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Hispanic153 (16.9 %)
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Two or More53 (5.8 %)
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Asian26 (2.9 %)
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American Indian5 (0.6 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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)677-5140 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 9th |
| Total Students: | 906 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 79.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 521 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 50 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
280
Grade 7
316
Grade 8
309
Grade 9
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 280 |
| Grade 7 | 316 |
| Grade 8 | 309 |
| Grade 9 | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 460 | 50.8% |
| Male | 446 | 49.2% |
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