Below Average
#182 of 219 schools in DE
William Henry Middle School
Middle School · Capital School District · Dover, DE
A Capital School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
65 Carver Road, Dover, DE 19904
- Math 15% vs DE 34% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs DE 43% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Henry Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 DESSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 66 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where William Henry 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dover), 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
$66,885
Median home value
$281,000
Median rent
$1,240/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19904; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent County Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Capitol Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Rose Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 2.8private | 1–8 | 3.5 mi | 30 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Capital School District
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $26,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Henry Middle School is listed in Capital School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Henry Middle School
William Henry Middle School is a public middle school in Dover, DE, part of Capital School District, serving approximately 481 students in grades 5th-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Henry Middle School
What grades does William Henry Middle School serve?
William Henry Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 5th.
How many students attend William Henry Middle School?
William Henry Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Henry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Henry 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 William Henry Middle School rank in DE?
William Henry Middle School ranks #182 of 219 schools in DE.
What is William Henry Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Henry 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 William Henry Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Henry Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William Henry Middle School a charter school?
No, William Henry Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Henry Middle School a Title I school?
No, William Henry Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.5%
- Phone
- (302) 672-1622
- Area population (ZIP 19904)
- 38,125
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 19904; 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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