Serving 697 students in grades 6-8, Laurel Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurel Middle School's student population of 697 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Laurel Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
21%
30%
White
48%
42%
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
49%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Middle School's ranking?
Laurel Middle School is ranked #128 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Laurel Middle School often compared to?
Laurel Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seaford Middle School, Millsboro Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Laurel Middle School?
697 students attend Laurel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Laurel Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Middle School?
Laurel Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Middle School offer ?
Laurel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Laurel Middle School part of?
Laurel Middle School is part of Laurel School District.
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