Kirk (george V.) Middle School
Tel:
(302)451-7021
- Kirk (george V.) Middle School serves 736 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 31% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than 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 55%.
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 736 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 736 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kirk (george V.) Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kirk (george V.) Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #158 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 31% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 17% |
| Black | 36% | 30% |
| White | 34% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Christina School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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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- Newark Brennen School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 129 students
0.0 miles
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302)454-2202 0.0 PK-12 129 - Newark Smith (jennie E.) Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 545 students
0.0 miles
142 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302)454-2174 0.0 PK-5 545 - Newark Christina Early Education Center Special Education School
Grades: PK | 293 students
0.2 miles
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd
Newark, DE 19713
(302)454-2720 0.2 PK 293 - Newark Delaware School For The Deaf Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 108 students
0.2 miles
630 East Chestnut Hill Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302)454-2301 0.2 PK-12 108 - Newark Brookside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 351 students
0.9 miles
800 Marrows Road
Newark, DE 19713
(302)454-5454 0.9 PK-5 351
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