Shue-medill Middle School
Tel:
(302)454-2171
- Shue-medill Middle School serves 905 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Shue-medill Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Shue-medill Middle School's student population of 905 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 905 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Shue-medill Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Shue-medill Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #159 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 17% |
| Black | 33% | 30% |
| White | 35% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Christina School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Shue-medill Middle School is Meadowood Program (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark Wilson (etta J.) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 403 students
1.1 miles
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302)454-2180 1.1 K-5 403 - Newark Meadowood Program Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 161 students
1.3 miles
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302)454-3400 1.3 PK-12 161 - Newark Forest Oak Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 603 students
1.4 miles
55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302)454-3420 1.4 K-5 603 - Newark Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
1.5 miles
300 St. Regis Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302)454-2142 1.5 PK-5 390 - Newark Brennen School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 129 students
1.8 miles
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302)454-2202 1.8 PK-12 129
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