Delmar Middle School vs. Seaford Middle School
Should you attend Delmar Middle School or Seaford Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Seaford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 737 students in grades 5-8, Delmar 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 26% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 812 students in grades 6-8, Seaford 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 19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (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 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
737 students
812 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#102 out of 201 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#135 out of 201 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
5
-
Grade 5 Students
171
-
Grade 6 Students
192
267
Grade 7 Students
181
262
Grade 8 Students
188
283
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
28%
% Black
19%
38%
% White
57%
27%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
