Shue-medill Middle School vs. Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Should you attend Shue-medill Middle School or Kirk (George V.) 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
Shue-medill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Kirk (George V.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Shue-medill 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 16% (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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Serving 742 students in grades 6-8, Kirk (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 14:1 is equal to 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 59% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
808 students
742 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 201 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#161 out of 201 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
5%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
279
226
Grade 7 Students
281
250
Grade 8 Students
248
266
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
24%
22%
% Black
37%
39%
% White
30%
27%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
