Fruitland Intermediate
Fruitland Intermediate serves 468 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is equal to the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
Fruitland Intermediate placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 63% (majority Black).
School Overview
Fruitland Intermediate's student population of 468 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 468 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fruitland Intermediate is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,359 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fruitland Intermediate is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
Overall Testing Rank | #723 out of 1359 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 41% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 34% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 17% |
| Black | 25% | 34% |
| White | 55% | 37% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wicomico County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fruitland Intermediate is James M. Bennett High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bennett Middle School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Fruitland Primary (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fruitland Fruitland Primary Grades: PK-2 | 470 students
0.4 miles
301 N Division St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5171 0.4 PK-2 470 - Salisbury Pinehurst Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 564 students
2.0 miles
520 S Pinehurst Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5810 2.0 PK-5 564 - Fruitland Bennett Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,049 student
2.2 miles
532 S. Division Street
Fruitland, MD 21826
(410) 677-5140 2.2 6-8 1,049 - Salisbury James M. Bennett High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,542 student
2.3 miles
300 E College Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21804
(410) 677-5141 2.3 9-12 1,542 - Salisbury Pemberton Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 563 students
2.8 miles
1300 Pemberton Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801
(410) 677-5809 2.8 PK-5 563
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