Mariner Middle School
Tel:
(302) 684-8516
Mariner Middle School serves 600 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 58% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mariner 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 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Mariner Middle School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 600 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
Mariner 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 Mariner Middle School is 0.61, 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 | #86 out of 205 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 18% |
| Black | 19% | 30% |
| White | 56% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cape Henlopen School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Mariner Middle School is Ennis (howard T.) School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Georgetown Middle School (6.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Milton Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milton Milton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 444 students
0.9 miles
512 Federal Street
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-2516 0.9 PK-5 444 - Milton H. O. Brittingham Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 420 students
1.5 miles
400 Mulberry Street
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8522 1.5 PK-5 420 - Frankford Carver (g.w.) Educational Center Alternative School
6.0 miles
30207 Frankford School Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3800 6.0 n/a n/a - Georgetown North Georgetown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 805 students
6.3 miles
664 North Bedford Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 855-2430 6.3 PK-5 805 - Georgetown Georgetown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 778 students
6.7 miles
301-a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940 6.7 PK-5 778
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