E. Russell Hicks Middle

824 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

E. Russell Hicks Middle School, located in Hagerstown, Maryland, is part of the Washington County Public Schools system. The school serves a diverse population of students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the transition from elementary school to high school. The facility is situated on South Potomac Street and acts as a central hub for its surrounding residential community, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and extracurricular engagement.

Academically, the school offers a standard middle school curriculum that includes core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, often supplemented by various elective courses and support services. E. Russell Hicks Middle School is committed to preparing students for future success by fostering a supportive learning environment where educators encourage critical thinking and collaboration. Through a combination of classroom instruction and school-wide initiatives, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture that helps students navigate the challenges of early adolescence.

824

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for E. Russell Hicks Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	161
Black	214
Asian	22
Two or More	92
American Indian	1

White
334 (40.5 %)
Black
214 (26.0 %)
Hispanic
161 (19.5 %)
Two or More
92 (11.2 %)
Asian
22 (2.7 %)
American Indian
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:	Washington County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)766-8110
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	824
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	506
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 6 265

Grade 7 273

Grade 8 286