Serving 726 students in grades 6-8, Millsboro Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Millsboro Middle School serves the southern part of its school district in Millsboro, DE, covering an area of approximately 101.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Millsboro Middle School's student population of 726 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
726 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Millsboro Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Millsboro Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#115 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Millsboro Middle School's ranking?
Millsboro Middle School is ranked #115 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Millsboro Middle School often compared to?
Millsboro Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Selbyville Middle School, Georgetown Middle School, Laurel Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Millsboro Middle School?
726 students attend Millsboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Millsboro Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Millsboro Middle School?
Millsboro Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Millsboro Middle School offer ?
Millsboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Millsboro Middle School part of?
Millsboro Middle School is part of Indian River School District.
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