Very Good
#48 of 219 schools in DE
Top 22% in state
Cantwells Bridge Middle School
Middle School · Appoquinimink School District · Townsend, DE
An Appoquinimink School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
550 Tony Marchio Drive, Townsend, DE 19734
- Math 38% vs DE 31% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cantwells Bridge Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
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→ SteadyProficiency has held near 44% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 28 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cantwells Bridge Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average454/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Townsend), 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
$131,745
Median home value
$426,300
Median rent
$1,342/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redding (louis L.) Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| Meredith (everett) Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 927 | Compare → |
| Mot Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 4.9 mi | 1,396 | Compare → |
| Waters (alfred G.) Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 903 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Appoquinimink School District
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #6 of 20
- District spending per student
- $17,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cantwells Bridge Middle School is listed in Appoquinimink School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cantwells Bridge Middle School
Cantwells Bridge Middle School is a public middle school in Townsend, DE, part of Appoquinimink School District, serving approximately 854 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cantwells Bridge Middle School
What grades does Cantwells Bridge Middle School serve?
Cantwells Bridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cantwells Bridge Middle School?
Cantwells Bridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 854 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cantwells Bridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cantwells Bridge Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cantwells Bridge Middle School rank in DE?
Cantwells Bridge Middle School ranks #48 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Cantwells Bridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cantwells Bridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Cantwells Bridge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cantwells Bridge Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Cantwells Bridge Middle School a charter school?
No, Cantwells Bridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cantwells Bridge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cantwells Bridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 854
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (302) 376-4128
- Area population (ZIP 19734)
- 14,151
- Area average commute
- 34.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 19734; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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