Selbyville Middle School serves 750 students in grades 6-8.
Selbyville Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (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 49% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Selbyville Middle School's student population of 750 students has grown by 8% 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
750 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Selbyville 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 Selbyville Middle School is 0.58, 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
#90 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
26%
19%

Black
10%
30%

White
59%
42%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
34%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selbyville Middle School's ranking?
Selbyville Middle School is ranked #90 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Selbyville Middle School often compared to?
Selbyville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Millsboro Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Selbyville Middle School?
750 students attend Selbyville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Selbyville Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Selbyville Middle School?
Selbyville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Selbyville Middle School offer ?
Selbyville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Selbyville Middle School part of?
Selbyville Middle School is part of Indian River School District.
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