Georgetown Middle School
Tel:
(302) 856-1900
- Georgetown Middle School serves 750 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Georgetown 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
- Georgetown Middle School's student population of 750 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 750 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Georgetown Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Georgetown Middle School is 0.59, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #72 out of 205 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 56% | 18% |
| Black | 11% | 30% |
| White | 30% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indian River School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Georgetown Middle School is Ennis (howard T.) School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Georgetown Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Georgetown Georgetown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 778 students
0.0 miles
301-a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940 0.0 PK-5 778 - Georgetown Georgetown Kindergarten Center Grades: K | 319 students
0.0 miles
301a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946 0.0 K 319 - Frankford Carver (g.w.) Educational Center Alternative School
0.9 miles
30207 Frankford School Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3800 0.9 n/a n/a - Georgetown Ennis (howard T.) School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 141 students
1.1 miles
20346 Ennis Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930 1.1 PK-12 141 - Georgetown North Georgetown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 805 students
1.3 miles
664 North Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-2430 1.3 PK-5 805
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