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#174 of 219 schools in DE
Smyrna Middle School
Middle School · Smyrna School District · Smyrna, DE
A middle school in Smyrna, DE where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
700 Duck Creek Parkway, Smyrna, DE 19977
- Math 22% vs DE 31% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs DE 42% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smyrna Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 70 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Smyrna Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,450/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smyrna), 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
$78,803
Median home value
$311,800
Median rent
$1,366/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19977; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Smyrna School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $16,084NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smyrna Middle School is listed in Smyrna School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smyrna Middle School
Smyrna Middle School is a public middle school in Smyrna, DE, part of Smyrna School District, serving approximately 1,009 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smyrna Middle School
What grades does Smyrna Middle School serve?
Smyrna Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Smyrna Middle School?
Smyrna Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,009 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smyrna Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smyrna Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smyrna Middle School rank in DE?
Smyrna Middle School ranks #174 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Smyrna Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smyrna Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Smyrna Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smyrna Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Smyrna Middle School a charter school?
No, Smyrna Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smyrna Middle School a Title I school?
No, Smyrna Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,009
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (302) 653-8584
- Area population (ZIP 19977)
- 27,164
- Area average commute
- 33.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 19977; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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