Meredith (Everett) Middle School

504 South Broad Street
Middletown, DE 19709
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 810 students in grades 6-8, Meredith (Everett) 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 22% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Meredith (Everett) Middle School's student population of 810 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
810 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Meredith (Everett) 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 Meredith (Everett) Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#119 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Meredith (Everett) Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meredith (Everett) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meredith (Everett) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Meredith (Everett) Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
19%
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Black
32%
31%
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White
46%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Meredith (Everett) Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Meredith (Everett) Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Meredith (Everett) Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meredith (Everett) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meredith (Everett) Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meredith (Everett) Middle School's ranking?
Meredith (Everett) Middle School is ranked #119 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Meredith (Everett) Middle School often compared to?
Meredith (Everett) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redding (Louis L.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Meredith (Everett) Middle School?
810 students attend Meredith (Everett) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Meredith (Everett) Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meredith (Everett) Middle School?
Meredith (Everett) Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meredith (Everett) Middle School offer ?
Meredith (Everett) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Meredith (Everett) Middle School part of?
Meredith (Everett) Middle School is part of Appoquinimink School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 810 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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