Wicomico County School District
- 101 LONG AVE
- SALISBURY, MD 21802
- (410) 677-4400
11 School Reviews
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 79.8% | 80.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.6% | 3.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $12,374 | $13,453 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| Number of Schools | 25 | - |
| Number of Students | 14,590 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 1,095 | - |
District Test Scores
HSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End of Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.9% | 83.6% | |
| 2009 | 78.3% | 85.1% | |
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 72.9% | 80.9% | |
| 2009 | 75.7% | 82.6% | |
| English 2 Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.8% | 80.2% | |
| 2009 | 77.9% | 83.5% | |
MSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 68.3% | 72.6% | |
| 2009 | 70.3% | 72.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.3% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 78.4% | 81.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.4% | 79.8% | |
| 2009 | 69.5% | 76.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.5% | 86.1% | |
| 2009 | 81.8% | 83.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.2% | 83.2% | |
| 2009 | 79.3% | 81.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.8% | 89.4% | |
| 2009 | 88.4% | 89.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.5% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.8% | 63.7% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.5% | 90.2% | |
| 2009 | 93.1% | 89.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.4% | 87.4% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 86.7% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.9% | 86.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 84.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.5% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 84.1% | 84.9% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 60.3% | 65.4% | |
| 2009 | 59.6% | 65.7% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.8% | 80.3% | |
| 2009 | 76.1% | 80.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.6% | 67.8% | |
| 2009 | 58.6% | 65.3% | |
Source: MD Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 14,590 | 13.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 567 |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,151 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,204 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,130 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,154 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,171 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,163 |
| 6th Grade Students | 998 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,015 |
| 8th Grade Students | 934 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,057 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,065 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,032 |
| 12th Grade Students | 978 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 39 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 500 |
| Hispanic | 766 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 5,456 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 7,858 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 7,465 |
| Female | 7,154 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 1,095 | 13.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 16 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 52 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 581 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 447 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 373 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 34 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 61 |
| Elementary | 28 |
| Secondary | 32 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 15 |
| Library Support Staff | 10 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 669 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 66 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 65 |
| School Administrators | 62 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 123 |
| Student Support Services | 69 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 284 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $193,205,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $64,941,000 | 33.6% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $49,443,000 | 25.6% |
| Other School Systems | $441,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $767,000 | 0.4% |
| School Lunch | $1,900,000 | 1.0% |
| District Activity Receipts | $2,686,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Sales and Services | $128,000 | 0.07% |
| Interest Earnings | $860,000 | 0.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $8,716,000 | 4.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $114,141,000 | 59.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $62,595,000 | 32.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $45,000 | 0.02% |
| Special Education Programs | $6,103,000 | 3.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $24,334,000 | 12.6% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $1,411,000 | 0.7% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $78,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch Programs | $196,000 | 0.1% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $259,000 | 0.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $4,349,000 | 2.3% |
| Other Programs | $5,276,000 | 2.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $9,495,000 | 4.9% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $14,123,000 | 7.3% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,634,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,946,000 | 1.5% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $1,141,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $91,000 | 0.05% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $22,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $200,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $74,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $3,325,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Other | $2,627,000 | 1.4% |
| Direct - Other | $63,000 | 0.03% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $178,170,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $104,577,000 | 58.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $64,832,000 | 36.4% |
| Student Support | $11,051,000 | 5.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $11,364,000 | 5.9% |
| General Administration Support | $807,000 | 0.4% |
| School Administration Support | $11,953,000 | 6.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $14,664,000 | 7.6% |
| Student Transportation Support | $7,941,000 | 4.1% |
| Other Support Services | $7,052,000 | 3.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $8,761,000 | 4.9% |
| Food Services | $6,075,000 | 3.1% |
| Enterprise Operations | $2,686,000 | 1.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 79.8% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 879 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 14 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 278 | 6.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Wicomico County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 25
- Students: 14,590
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 1,095
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| BEAVER RUN SCHOOL | ||||
31481 Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD Public | PK-2 | 610 | 16.5 |  Review This School |
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| BENNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
200 East College Ave
Salisbury, MD Public | 6-8 | 886 | 11.4 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CHARLES H. CHIPMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
711 Lake St
Salisbury, MD Public | PK-2 | 436 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| DELMAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
811 South Second St
Delmar, MD Public | PK-5 | 974 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| EAST SALISBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1201 Old Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD Public | 3-5 | 363 | 13.7 |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FRUITLAND INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
208 West Main St
Fruitland, MD Public | 3-5 | 371 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| FRUITLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
301 North Division St
Fruitland, MD Public | PK-2 | 474 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| GLEN AVENUE SCHOOL | ||||
1615 Glen Ave
Salisbury, MD Public | 3-5 | 285 | 11.0 | Review This School |
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| JAMES M. BENNETT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
300 East College Ave
Salisbury, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,282 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| MARDELA MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
24940 Delmar Rd
Mardela Springs, MD Public | 6-12 | 649 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| NORTH SALISBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1213 Emerson Ave
Salisbury, MD Public | 3-5 | 545 | 15.1 |  4.5 out of 5 4 Reviews |
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| NORTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 9975 Sharptown Rd
Mardela Springs, MD Public | PK-5 | 287 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| PARKSIDE HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1015 Beaglin Park Dr
Salisbury, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,217 | 12.2 | 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PEMBERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1300 Pemberton Dr
Salisbury, MD Public | PK-5 | 654 | 16.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PINEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
520 South Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD Public | PK-5 | 438 | 9.9 | Review This School |
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| PITTSVILLE ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
34404 Old Ocean City Rd
Pittsville, MD Public | 3-8 | 467 | 12.0 | Review This School |
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| PRINCE STREET SCHOOL | ||||
400 Prince St
Salisbury, MD Public | PK-5 | 561 | 13.7 | Review This School |
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| SALISBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
607 Morris St
Salisbury, MD Public | 6-8 | 848 | 9.9 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| WEST SALISBURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1321 West Rd
Salisbury, MD Public | PK-2 | 295 | 17.9 | Review This School |
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| WESTSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
8000 Quantico Rd
Hebron, MD Public | 2-5 | 474 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| WESTSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
6046 Quantico Rd
Quantico, MD Public | PK-1 | 261 | 20.1 | Review This School |
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| WICOMICO COUNTY EVENING HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
201 Long Ave
Salisbury, MD Public | 9-12 | 65 | - | Review This School |
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| WICOMICO HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
201 Long Ave
Salisbury, MD Public | 9-12 | 1,188 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| WICOMICO MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
635 East Main St
Salisbury, MD Public | 6-8 | 713 | 10.9 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
36161 Richland Rd
Willards, MD Public | PK-2 | 276 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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