Shue-medill Middle School
Tel:
(302) 454-2171
Shue-medill Middle School serves 774 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 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 2017-18 school year.
Shue-medill 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 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
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%)
School Overview
Shue-medill Middle School's student population of 774 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 774 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
Shue-medill Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 205 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Shue-medill Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #151 out of 205 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 18% |
| Black | 29% | 30% |
| White | 37% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Christina School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and 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 | 317 students
1.1 miles
14 Forge Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2180 1.1 K-5 317 - Newark Meadowood Program Alternative School
Grades: PK-12 | 150 students
1.3 miles
55a South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3400 1.3 PK-12 150 - Newark Forest Oak Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 554 students
1.4 miles
55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-3420 1.4 K-5 554 - Newark Maclary (r. Elisabeth) Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 348 students
1.5 miles
300 St. Regis Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-2142 1.5 PK-5 348 - Newark Brennen School Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 433 students
1.8 miles
144 Brennen Drive
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 454-2202 1.8 PK-12 433
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