Serving 403 students in grades 4-8, Snow Hill 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 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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: 4-8
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Snow Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Snow Hill Middle School's student population of 403 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Snow Hill Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snow Hill Middle School is 0.58, 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
#525 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
26%
33%
White
59%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Snow Hill Middle School's ranking?
Snow Hill Middle School is ranked #525 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Snow Hill Middle School often compared to?
Snow Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pocomoke Middle School, Berlin Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Snow Hill Middle School?
403 students attend Snow Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Snow Hill Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Snow Hill Middle School?
Snow Hill Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Snow Hill Middle School offer ?
Snow Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Snow Hill Middle School part of?
Snow Hill Middle School is part of Worcester County School District.
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