Seaford Middle School
Seaford Middle School serves 837 students in grades 6-8.
Seaford 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (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 36% (which is lower than 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 69% 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: 837 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seaford Middle School's student population of 837 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
837 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Seaford Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 204 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Seaford Middle School is 0.72, which is more 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
#131 out of 204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)36%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
24%
18%
Black
36%
30%
White
31%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Seaford Middle School?
837 students attend Seaford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Seaford Middle School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seaford Middle School?
Seaford Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Seaford Middle School offer ?
Seaford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Seaford Middle School part of?
Seaford Middle School is part of Seaford School District.
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