Below Average
#183 of 219 schools in DE
Delmar Middle School
Middle School · Delmar School District · Delmar, DE
A middle school in Delmar, DE serving grades 5th – 8th.
200 North Eighth Street, Delmar, DE 19940
- Math 27% vs DE 32% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Delmar Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 110 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Delmar 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,896/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Delmar), 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
$63,361
Median home value
$225,700
Median rent
$938/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
14.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19940; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Salisbury Mennonite SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 4.1 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Salisbury Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 480 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Delmar School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Delmar Middle School is listed in Delmar School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Delmar Middle School
Delmar Middle School is a public middle school in Delmar, DE, part of Delmar School District, serving approximately 737 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #183 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Delmar Middle School
What grades does Delmar Middle School serve?
Delmar Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Delmar Middle School?
Delmar Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 737 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Delmar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Delmar Middle School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Delmar Middle School rank in DE?
Delmar Middle School ranks #183 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Delmar Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Delmar Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Delmar Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Delmar Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Delmar Middle School a charter school?
No, Delmar Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Delmar Middle School a Title I school?
No, Delmar Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 737
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (302) 846-9544
- Area population (ZIP 19940)
- 7,108
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 19940; 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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