What grades does E. Russell Hicks Middle serve?

E. Russell Hicks Middle operates as a Middle school within the local district. The school serves families in the Hagerstown area.

Where is E. Russell Hicks Middle located?

E. Russell Hicks Middle is a urban school in Hagerstown, MD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at E. Russell Hicks Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at E. Russell Hicks Middle is 14.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Hagerstown, MD?

Schools in Hagerstown include E. Russell Hicks Middle and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Hagerstown area.

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E. Russell Hicks Middle — School Calendar 2026-27

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Hagerstown, MD 21740

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

827

Student:Teacher

14.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

Washington County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

73.8%

Phone

(301)766-8110

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

31%

47th percentile in MD

Math Proficiency

26th percentile in MD

Chronic Absenteeism

22.5%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

117 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1

Worse than average in MD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

837

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

0.34999999

School Resource Officers

0.15000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,937

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,596

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,379

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 55%Local 29%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.1%

Below 150% poverty line

5.0%

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Uninsured residents

11.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

2,952

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,620

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

678 (26%)

Specific Learning Disability

546 (21%)

Autism

379 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

359 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

236 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

177 (7%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

841

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

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Tue, Aug 25, 2026

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Mon, Sep 7, 2026

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

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Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Washington County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Association Day No School - Washington County Public Schools	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Washington County Public Schools	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Washington County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Washington County Public Schools	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School - Washington County Public Schools	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Washington County Public Schools	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School - Washington County Public Schools	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 8, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Washington County Public Schools	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about E. Russell Hicks Middle

E. Russell Hicks Middle has a total enrollment of 827 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Hagerstown, MD.