Delmar Middle School
Delmar Middle School serves 673 students in grades 5-8.
Delmar Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 53%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Delmar Middle School's student population of 673 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
673 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Calendar
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Date
Students' Last Day
June 10, 2022 (Friday)
School Rankings
Delmar Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 204 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Delmar Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 204 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
13%
30%
White
69%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
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