Average
#91 of 219 schools in DE
Top 41% in state
Kirk (george V.) Middle School
Middle School · Christina School District
140 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE 19713
Enrollment
678
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
6.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
678
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
6.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Delaware schools
#91 of 219
In Newark
#17 of 28
public schools
In district
#17 of 27
Christina School District
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Kirk (george V.) Middle School
Middle School in Newark · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Kirk (george V.) Middle School
Kirk (george V.) Middle School is a public middle school in Newark, DE, part of Christina School District. Kirk (george V.) Middle School serves approximately 678 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Kirk (george V.) Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #91 of 219 schools in DE.
Structured state assessment records for Kirk (george V.) Middle School show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.7 · Average
- District avg 7.3
- DE avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Kirk (george V.) Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Kirk (george V.) Middle School — Students at Kirk (george V.) Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Test Scores DE DESSA (2024-25)
Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How Kirk (george V.) Middle School Compares
See how Kirk (george V.) Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
140 Brennen Drive, Newark, DE 19713
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Kirk (george V.) Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Shue-Medill Middle School (rated 7.7/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Gauger-Cobbs Middle School (rated 7.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, THE COLLEGE SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Newark, see our Newark schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Newark | 0.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Christina Early Education Center Newark | 0.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Brennen School (The) Newark | 0.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Delaware School for the Deaf Newark | 0.3 mi | 4.9 |
| ISLAMIC ACADEMY OF DELAWARE Newark | 0.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Newark | 1.0 mi | 7.4 |
| Christiana High School Newark | 0.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Brookside Elementary School Newark | 0.9 mi | 8.2 |
| Las Americas ASPIRA Academy Newark | 1.2 mi | 3.8 |
| Shue-Medill Middle School Newark | 1.8 mi | 7.7 |
| THE COLLEGE SCHOOL Newark | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE LAB PRESCHOOL Newark | 1.4 mi | — |
| TARBIYAH SCHOOL Newark | 1.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Newark High School Newark | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Gallaher (Robert S.) Elementary School Newark | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Academia Antonia Alonso Newark | 2.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Maclary (R. Elisabeth) Elementary School Newark | 2.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School Newark | 2.4 mi | 7.7 |
| McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School Newark | 2.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Meadowood Program Newark | 2.6 mi | 4.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19713 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,850
Median Home Value
$267,500
Median Rent
$1,293/mo
Population
30,549
College Educated
29.7%
Homeownership
62.5%
Avg Commute
25.2 min
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Median Age
38.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Meredith (Everett) Middle School Middletown, DE | 6.7 |
| Georgetown Middle School Georgetown, DE | 6.8 |
| Seaford Middle School Seaford, DE | 6.6 |
| Springer Middle School Wilmington, DE | 6.6 |
| Laurel Middle School Laurel, DE | 6.9 |
| Woodbridge Middle School Bridgeville, DE | 6.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kirk (george V.) Middle School
What grades does Kirk (george V.) Middle School serve?
Kirk (george V.) Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kirk (george V.) Middle School?
Kirk (george V.) Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 678 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirk (george V.) Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirk (george V.) Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kirk (george V.) Middle School rank in DE?
Kirk (george V.) Middle School ranks #91 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Kirk (george V.) Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kirk (george V.) Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Kirk (george V.) Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kirk (george V.) Middle School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kirk (george V.) Middle School a charter school?
No, Kirk (george V.) Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kirk (george V.) Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kirk (george V.) Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 678
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Castle County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (302) 451-7021
Resources & Links
District
Christina School District- District Enrollment
- 13,076
- Schools in District
- 29
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $33,954
- District Rank
- #17 of 27
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