For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 5,462 students in 19711, DE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19711, DE are Newark Charter School, Aspira Delaware and Shue-medill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19711 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19711, DE have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 19711, DE Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newark Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Mcintire Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 369-2001
Gr: K-12 | 3,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Aspira Delaware
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
326 Ruthar Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-1463
Gr: K-12 | 1,471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Shue-medill Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Meadowood Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19711, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19711, DE include Newark Charter School, Aspira Delaware and Shue-medill Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19711?
4 public middle schools are located in 19711.
What is the racial composition of students in 19711?
19711 public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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