Laurel Middle School vs. Seaford Middle School
Should you attend Laurel 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
School
Top Rankings
Laurel Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Seaford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 437 students in grades 7-8, Laurel 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 23% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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
7-8
6-8
Total Students
437 students
812 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#118 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)
23%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
17%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
267
Grade 7 Students
192
262
Grade 8 Students
245
283
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
25%
28%
% Black
24%
38%
% White
43%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
6%
n/a
