Mariner Middle School

16391 Harbeson Rd.
Milton, DE 19968
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 658 students in grades 6-8, Mariner Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30% in DE
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mariner Middle School's student population of 658 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
658 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Mariner Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mariner Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#50 out of 196 schools
(Top 30%)
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32%
27%
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48%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
24%
19%
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Black
13%
30%
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White
58%
42%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mariner Middle School's ranking?
Mariner Middle School is ranked #50 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Mariner Middle School often compared to?
Mariner Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beacon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Mariner Middle School?
658 students attend Mariner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mariner Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mariner Middle School?
Mariner Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mariner Middle School offer ?
Mariner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mariner Middle School part of?
Mariner Middle School is part of Cape Henlopen School District.

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Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 658 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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