Serving 656 students in grades 6-8, Delta Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Delta Middle School's student population of 656 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
656 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Delta Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delta Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1005 out of 1755 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delta Middle School's ranking?
Delta Middle School is ranked #1005 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Delta Middle School often compared to?
Delta Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yorktown Middle School, Northside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Delta Middle School?
656 students attend Delta Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Delta Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delta Middle School?
Delta Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Delta Middle School offer ?
Delta Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Delta Middle School part of?
Delta Middle School is part of Delaware Community School Corp School District.
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