Serving 800 students in grades 6-8, Seaford 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 16% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 800 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Seaford Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Seaford, DE, covering approximately 75.1 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 8.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seaford Middle School's student population of 800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
RESPECT!
School Rankings
Seaford 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 Seaford Middle School is 0.71, 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
#143 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.1%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seaford Middle School's ranking?
Seaford Middle School is ranked #143 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Seaford Middle School often compared to?
Seaford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbridge Middle School, Laurel Middle School, Delmar Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Seaford Middle School?
800 students attend Seaford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Seaford Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 6% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Seaford Middle School offer ?
Seaford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seaford Middle School part of?
Seaford Middle School is part of Seaford School District.
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