William Henry Middle School serves 869 students in grades 5-6.
William Henry 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (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 30% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 869 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Henry Middle School's student population of 869 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
869 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Henry Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 William Henry Middle School is 0.63, 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
#158 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
18%
Black
55%
30%
White
24%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Henry Middle School's ranking?
William Henry Middle School is ranked #158 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend William Henry Middle School?
869 students attend William Henry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of William Henry Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Henry Middle School?
William Henry Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Henry Middle School offer ?
William Henry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is William Henry Middle School part of?
William Henry Middle School is part of Capital School District.
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