Serving 777 students in grades 6-8, Millsboro Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware 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 Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Millsboro Middle School's student population of 777 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Millsboro Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Millsboro Middle School is 0.63, 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
#89 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
14%
30%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
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 Millsboro Middle School's ranking?
Millsboro Middle School is ranked #89 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Millsboro Middle School often compared to?
Millsboro Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Selbyville Middle School, Georgetown Middle School, Seaford Middle School 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 27% DE state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Millsboro Middle School?
777 students attend Millsboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Millsboro Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Millsboro Middle School?
Millsboro Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Millsboro Middle School offer ?
Millsboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Millsboro Middle School part of?
Millsboro Middle School is part of Indian River School District.
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