Read (George) Middle School

314 East Basin Road
New Castle, DE 19720

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Tel: (302) 323-2760

www.colonialschooldistrict.org

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Read (George) Middle School serves 758 students in grades 6-8.

Read (George) Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (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 32% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 758 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in DE
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Read (George) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

School Overview

Read (George) Middle School's student population of 758 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

758 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

51 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Read (George) Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Read (George) Middle School is 0.69, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (DE)

Overall Testing Rank

#142 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

11%

27%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

32%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

24%

18%

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Black

38%

30%

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White

33%

42%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.69

0.70

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Read (George) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Colonial School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Read (George) Middle School's ranking?

Read (George) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).

How many students attend Read (George) Middle School?

758 students attend Read (George) Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

38% of Read (George) Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Read (George) Middle School?

Read (George) Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.

What grades does Read (George) Middle School offer ?

Read (George) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Read (George) Middle School part of?

Read (George) Middle School is part of Colonial School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 758 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education