Serving 325 students in grades 4-8, Pittsville Elementary & Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pittsville Elementary & Middle serves the eastern part of Pittsville, MD, covering an area of approximately 79.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 5.7 miles to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pittsville Elementary & Middle School's student population of 325 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Success Every Student Every Day
School Rankings
Pittsville Elementary & Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pittsville Elementary & Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 1338 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pittsville Elementary & Middle School's ranking?
Pittsville Elementary & Middle School is ranked #651 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pittsville Elementary & Middle School often compared to?
Pittsville Elementary & Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bennett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Pittsville Elementary & Middle School?
325 students attend Pittsville Elementary & Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Pittsville Elementary & Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pittsville Elementary & Middle School?
Pittsville Elementary & Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pittsville Elementary & Middle School offer ?
Pittsville Elementary & Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pittsville Elementary & Middle School part of?
Pittsville Elementary & Middle School is part of Wicomico County School District.
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