Springer Middle School
Tel:
(302) 479-1621
Springer Middle School serves 873 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (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 57% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Springer 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 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Springer Middle School's student population of 873 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 873 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
Springer Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Springer Middle School is 0.55, which is less 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 | #94 out of 205 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 18% |
| Black | 30% | 30% |
| White | 60% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Brandywine School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Springer Middle School is Brandywine High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lombardy Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wilmington Brandywine High School Grades: 9-12 | 720 students
0.7 miles
1400 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600 0.7 9-12 720 - Wilmington Bush (charles W.) Pre-school Special Education School
Grades: PK-K | 185 students
0.8 miles
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617 0.8 PK-K 185 - Wilmington Lombardy Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 505 students
1.4 miles
412 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7190 1.4 K-5 505 - Wilmington Hanby Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 541 students
1.5 miles
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-2220 1.5 K-5 541 - Wilmington Forwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 364 students
1.7 miles
1900 Westminster Drive
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3956 1.7 K-5 364
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