Salisbury Middle

873 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Salisbury Middle School, located at 607 Morris Street in Salisbury, Maryland, serves as a key educational institution within the Wicomico County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of middle-grade students. By offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies—with elective opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the academic rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, Salisbury Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, which are designed to help students explore their personal interests and build social skills. With a focus on character development and student achievement, the faculty and staff work to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to become active, responsible participants in both their school community and the wider Salisbury area.

873

Total Students

88.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salisbury Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	89
Black	459
Asian	39
Two or More	75
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Black
459 (52.7 %)
White
201 (23.1 %)
Hispanic
89 (10.2 %)
Two or More
75 (8.6 %)
Asian
39 (4.5 %)
American Indian
7 (0.8 %)
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)677-5149
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	873
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	88.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	476
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 6 295

Grade 7 307

Grade 8 271