Millsboro Middle School
Millsboro Middle School serves 797 students in grades 6-8.
Millsboro 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 797 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Millsboro Middle School's student population of 797 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
797 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Millsboro Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Millsboro Middle School is 0.64, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
24%
18%
Black
13%
30%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Millsboro Middle School?
797 students attend Millsboro Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Millsboro Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Millsboro Middle School?
Millsboro Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Millsboro Middle School offer ?
Millsboro Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Millsboro Middle School part of?
Millsboro Middle School is part of Indian River School District.
School Calendar
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)
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