Shue-medill Middle School

1500 Capitol Trail
Newark, DE 19711
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 807 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 72% 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: 807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in DE
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shue-medill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Shue-medill Middle School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
807 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Shue-medill 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 Shue-medill Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to 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)
#154 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Shue-medill Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Shue-medill 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.
28%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Shue-medill 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 Shue-medill 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
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
24%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Shue-medill Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
39%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Shue-medill Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Shue-medill Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Shue-medill 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
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Shue-medill Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Shue-medill 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
41%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Shue-medill 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)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shue-medill 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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shue-medill Middle School's ranking?
Shue-medill Middle School is ranked #154 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Shue-medill Middle School often compared to?
Shue-medill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gauger-cobbs Middle School, Kirk (George V.) Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% 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 Shue-medill Middle School?
807 students attend Shue-medill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Shue-medill Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shue-medill Middle School?
Shue-medill Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shue-medill Middle School offer ?
Shue-medill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shue-medill Middle School part of?
Shue-medill 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 807 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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