Kirk (george V.) Middle School
Kirk (george V.) Middle School serves 654 students in grades 6-8.
Kirk (george V.) Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Kirk (george V.) Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Kirk (george V.) Middle School's student population of 654 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 654 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Kirk (george V.) Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Kirk (george V.) Middle School is 0.72, which is more 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 | #151 out of 205 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 54% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 6% | 4% |
Hispanic | 18% | 18% |
Black | 37% | 30% |
White | 34% | 44% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.69 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 37% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 10% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Christina School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Kirk (george V.) Middle School is Brennen School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark Brennen School Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 433 students10
0.0 miles
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2202 0 PK-12 433 - Newark Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 530 students10
0.0 miles
142 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2174 0 PK-5 530 - Newark Christina Early Education Center Special Education School Grades: PK | 313 students
0.2 miles
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2720 0.2 PK 313 - Newark Delaware School For The Deaf Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 103 students10
0.2 miles
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2301 0.2 PK-12 103 - Newark Brookside Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 315 students10
0.9 miles
800 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-5454 0.9 PK-5 315
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