Serving 432 students in grades 5, William Henry Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Henry Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Dover, DE, encompassing approximately 116 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone situated about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Henry Middle School's student population of 432 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Henry Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Henry Middle School is 0.65, 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
#173 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
20%
Black
53%
31%
White
21%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #173 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are William Henry Middle School often compared to?
William Henry Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton Intermediate School, Moore (John Bassett) School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend William Henry Middle School?
432 students attend William Henry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of William Henry Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 23:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does William Henry Middle School offer ?
William Henry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Henry Middle School part of?
William Henry Middle School is part of Capital School District.
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