Summary:
The Wicomico County Public Schools district in Maryland is home to 4 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. These schools include Bennett Middle, Salisbury Middle, Wicomico Middle, and Pittsville Elementary & Middle.
Among these schools, Pittsville Elementary & Middle stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state. Pittsville's test scores, particularly in mathematics and English language arts, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also excels in Algebra I and Geometry, with 100% and 69.2% proficiency rates, respectively.
In contrast, Wicomico Middle has the lowest test scores in the district, with only 8% proficient or better in mathematics and 22.7% in English language arts. This school also has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (67.64%), which may be a contributing factor to its lower academic performance. The data suggests a potential correlation between racial diversity, socioeconomic status, and student outcomes, with the more homogeneous Pittsville Elementary & Middle outperforming the more diverse schools in the district.
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