Serving 820 students in grades 6-8, Kirk (George V.) 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 10% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirk (George V.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kirk (George V.) Middle School's student population of 820 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
820 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kirk (George V.) 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 Kirk (George V.) Middle School is 0.73, which is more 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
#158 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
21%
19%
Black
39%
30%
White
27%
42%
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
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kirk (George V.) Middle School's ranking?
Kirk (George V.) Middle School is ranked #158 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Kirk (George V.) Middle School often compared to?
Kirk (George V.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gauger-cobbs Middle School, Shue-medill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Kirk (George V.) Middle School?
820 students attend Kirk (George V.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Kirk (George V.) Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kirk (George V.) Middle School?
Kirk (George V.) Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirk (George V.) Middle School offer ?
Kirk (George V.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kirk (George V.) Middle School part of?
Kirk (George V.) Middle School is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
View the Kirk (George V.) Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day (Offices Open)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of Preschool & Prekindergarten
June 11, 2024 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day (Offices Open)
June 13, 2024 (Thursday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day (Offices Open)
June 17, 2024 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed - Professional Development - Trade In Day (Offices Open)
June 18, 2024 (Tuesday)
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