Serving 770 students in grades 6-8, Selbyville Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 770 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Selbyville Middle School serves the southeastern part of Selbyville, DE, covering an area of approximately 135.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Selbyville Middle School's student population of 770 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
770 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Selfless Motivated Successful
School Rankings
Selbyville Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selbyville Middle School is 0.59, 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
#55 out of 199 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)24.6%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
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 Selbyville Middle School's ranking?
Selbyville Middle School is ranked #55 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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, Georgetown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Selbyville Middle School?
770 students attend Selbyville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Selbyville Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selbyville Middle School?
Selbyville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Selbyville Middle School offer ?
Selbyville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Selbyville Middle School part of?
Selbyville Middle School is part of Indian River School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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