Serving 678 students in grades 6-8, phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School's student population of 678 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
678 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#161 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
23%
20%
Black
40%
31%
White
23%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School's ranking?
phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School is ranked #161 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School often compared to?
phoneKirk (George V.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gauger-cobbs Middle School, Shue-medill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School?
678 students attend phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School?
phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School offer ?
phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School part of?
phoneKirk (George V.) Middle School is part of Christina School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
PK-12 Schools Closed - Grading Day / Paraprofessionals Professional Development (Offices Open)
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools & Offices Closed - Spring Break
April 18, 2025 (Friday)
PK-12 Schools & Offices Closed - Spring Break
April 21, 2025 (Monday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Spring Break
April 22, 2025 (Tuesday)
PK-12 Schools Closed (Offices Open) - Spring Break
April 23, 2025 (Wednesday)
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