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#88 of 219 schools in DE

Top 40% in state

Meredith (everett) Middle School

Middle School · Appoquinimink School District

504 South Broad Street, Middletown, DE 19709

Enrollment

927

Student-Teacher

16:1

Score

6.7

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Delaware schools

#88 of 219

In Middletown

#7 of 15

public schools

In district

#9 of 20

Appoquinimink School District

Academic growth

7.5 / 10

Very Good

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Meredith (everett) Middle School

6.7/10

Middle School in Middletown · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Appoquinimink Preschool Center

6.0/10

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6.7/10

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About Meredith (everett) Middle School

Meredith (everett) Middle School is a public middle school in Middletown, DE, part of Appoquinimink School District. Meredith (everett) Middle School serves approximately 927 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. Meredith (everett) Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #88 of 219 schools in DE.

Structured state assessment records for Meredith (everett) Middle School show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • District avg 6.8
  • DE avg 5.8

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.6% (2025 DESSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.8% (2025 DESSA)
Math vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 DESSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 DESSA)
vs. Expected-6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
Resources & Environment5.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$17,023
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Meredith (everett) Middle School — Students at Meredith (everett) Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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Test Scores DE DESSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 37.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
33.3% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)
ELA Proficiency 54.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.8% (multi-year state average, 2015-2025)

Based on 90 test records from DE state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
37.6%
ELA
53.2%
2016
Math
38.7%
ELA
57.7%
2017
Math
40.8%
ELA
59.9%
2018
Math
37.2%
ELA
61.8%
2019
Math
32.9%
ELA
57.9%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
25.3%
ELA
44.8%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37.7%
2023
Math
28.2%
ELA
43.8%
2024
Math
27.5%
ELA
49.5%
2025
Math
32.8%
ELA
47.8%

* 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: 7.5/10.

How Meredith (everett) Middle School Compares

See how Meredith (everett) Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.7/10
60th percentile in DE
Academic
6.7/10
Average
Growth
7.5/10
Very Good
Environment
5.6/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
58 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.0%

Location

504 South Broad Street, Middletown, DE 19709

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Meredith (everett) Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School (rated 7.7/10, 4.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Cantwells Bridge Middle School (rated 7.7/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Townsend), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Redding (Louis L.) Middle School (rated 5.0/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Middletown, see our Middletown schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Appoquinimink PreSchool Center Middletown 0.1 mi 6.0
Silver Lake Elementary School Middletown 0.4 mi 6.7
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School Middletown 0.7 mi 5.0
ST ANNES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Middletown 0.9 mi 6.9
Middletown High School Middletown 1.3 mi 6.1
ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL Middletown 1.6 mi 7.9
Bunker Hill Elementary School Middletown 1.7 mi 4.8
MOT Charter School Middletown 1.9 mi 7.5
Appoquinimink High School Middletown 1.8 mi 6.6
Brick Mill Elementary School Middletown 1.9 mi 4.2
Brick Mill Early Childhood Center Middletown 1.9 mi 7.5
Townsend Elementary School Townsend 3.6 mi 8.4
Townsend Early Childhood Center Townsend 3.7 mi 5.1
Odessa High School Townsend 3.4 mi 5.5
Cedar Lane Elementary School Middletown 4.3 mi 8.8
Old State Elementary School Townsend 3.5 mi 7.7
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School Middletown 4.4 mi 7.7
Cantwells Bridge Middle School Townsend 3.5 mi 7.7
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center Middletown 4.4 mi 5.6
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center Townsend 3.6 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19709 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$129,971

Median Home Value

$444,900

Median Rent

$1,571/mo

Population

50,542

College Educated

49.2%

Homeownership

86.3%

Avg Commute

31.4 min

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Median Age

40.2

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Woodbridge Middle School Bridgeville, DE 6.9
Mariner Middle School Milton, DE 7.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Meredith (everett) Middle School

What grades does Meredith (everett) Middle School serve?

Meredith (everett) Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Meredith (everett) Middle School?

Meredith (everett) Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 927 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meredith (everett) Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Meredith (everett) Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meredith (everett) Middle School rank in DE?

Meredith (everett) Middle School ranks #88 of 219 schools in DE.

What is Meredith (everett) Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meredith (everett) 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 Meredith (everett) Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meredith (everett) Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Meredith (everett) Middle School a charter school?

No, Meredith (everett) Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Meredith (everett) Middle School a Title I school?

No, Meredith (everett) Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
40 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
21 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
927
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
58
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
New Castle County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%

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