Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Pocomoke Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Pocomoke Elementary serves the southwest part of Pocomoke City, MD, covering an area of approximately 84 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a typical drive of about 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located around 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pocomoke Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pocomoke Elementary School's student population of 491 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Pocomoke Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pocomoke Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#43 out of 1338 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
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)27.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. 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 Pocomoke Elementary School's ranking?
Pocomoke Elementary School is ranked #43 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Pocomoke Elementary School often compared to?
Pocomoke Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Snow Hill Elementary School, Showell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Pocomoke Elementary School?
491 students attend Pocomoke Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pocomoke Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pocomoke Elementary School?
Pocomoke Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pocomoke Elementary School offer ?
Pocomoke Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pocomoke Elementary School part of?
Pocomoke Elementary School is part of Worcester County School District.
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