Excellent
#18 of 219 schools in DE
Top 8% in state
Beacon Middle School
Middle School · Cape Henlopen School District · Lewes, DE
A Cape Henlopen School District middle school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
19483 John J. Williams Highway, Lewes, DE 19958
- Math 56% vs DE 31% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beacon Middle School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 64% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Beacon Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewes), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,445
Median home value
$488,900
Median rent
$1,654/mo
College educated
49.2%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19958; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Cape Henlopen School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 682 | Compare → |
| Sussex ConsortiumEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 441 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cape Henlopen School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,712NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beacon Middle School is listed in Cape Henlopen School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beacon Middle School
Beacon Middle School is a public middle school in Lewes, DE, part of Cape Henlopen School District, serving approximately 705 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon Middle School
What grades does Beacon Middle School serve?
Beacon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Beacon Middle School?
Beacon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 705 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Middle School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beacon Middle School rank in DE?
Beacon Middle School ranks #18 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Beacon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beacon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beacon Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Beacon Middle School a charter school?
No, Beacon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beacon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Beacon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 705
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (302) 645-6288
- Area population (ZIP 19958)
- 29,599
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 61.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DESSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DESSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19958; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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