Serving 869 students in grades 6-8, Salisbury Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 869 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salisbury Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Salisbury Middle School's student population of 869 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
869 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Salisbury Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salisbury Middle School is 0.66, 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
#926 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
12%
23%
Black
52%
33%
White
23%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salisbury Middle School's ranking?
Salisbury Middle School is ranked #926 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Salisbury Middle School often compared to?
Salisbury 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Salisbury Middle School?
869 students attend Salisbury Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Salisbury Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salisbury Middle School?
Salisbury Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salisbury Middle School offer ?
Salisbury Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salisbury Middle School part of?
Salisbury Middle School is part of Wicomico County School District.
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