Fruitland Intermediate

208 W Main St
Fruitland, MD 21826
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 393 students in grades 3-5, Fruitland Intermediate ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fruitland Intermediate ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Fruitland Intermediate's student population of 393 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Fruitland Intermediate 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 Fruitland Intermediate is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (MD)
#674 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Fruitland Intermediate, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fruitland Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fruitland Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fruitland Intermediate and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Fruitland Intermediate and the public school average student teacher ratio of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Fruitland Intermediate and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Fruitland Intermediate and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
30%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Fruitland Intermediate and the percentage of Black public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Fruitland Intermediate and the percentage of White public school students in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Fruitland Intermediate and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Fruitland Intermediate.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maryland.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Fruitland Intermediate and the public school average diversity score of Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fruitland Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fruitland Intermediate and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maryland by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fruitland Intermediate's ranking?
Fruitland Intermediate is ranked #674 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Fruitland Intermediate often compared to?
Fruitland Intermediateis often viewed alongside schools like East Salisbury Elementary School, Pinehurst Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Fruitland Intermediate?
393 students attend Fruitland Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Fruitland Intermediate students are White, 30% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fruitland Intermediate?
Fruitland Intermediate has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fruitland Intermediate offer ?
Fruitland Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fruitland Intermediate part of?
Fruitland Intermediate is part of Wicomico County School District.

School Reviews

2   8/18/2015
Very poor administration do not treat children in an professional manner.
- Posted by Parent - WILLI

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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