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Delmar Middle School

Public | 5-8 | 651 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 14, 2013

I agree that Delmar puts more focus on athletics than academics. Frequently both of my children come home with no clue on how to complete homework or what is needed for projects because it was not gone over on class first. The teachers strive to do thier best, but with crowded classrooms, it is a struggle for them to reach all of thier students. My main concerns with the school is that they have an anti-bullying policy instituted in their school handbook and do not follow it. The Dean of Students does not take the job seriously and does nothing to protect the students at the school. Unfortunately it is not just the Dean of Students, I would go as far to say that the majority of the administration care more for state numbers than the students. What should be a safe school is no longer safe for our students. This saddens me as I understand Delmar was once an excellent school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 30, 2011

Very dissatisfied at substitutes interjected in middle of the year who do not know the subject matter nor proper teaching/grading methods. Also surprised at hearing that some teachers treat students in a degrading manor at times. But I don't think that this is the only place it happens nor without some cause. But still I would think there would be refrain on part of the teachers. They are setting an example. In fairness to the school, it does have many great and very qualified teachers who definitely uphold the best standards and do their best to convey excellence to all. Visits to the school have been pleasant and all but one or two teachers have been available and interested in giving feedback about their class.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2009

i love delmar school they take care of problems with everyone!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 12, 2008

This school is exellent and safe 4 kids
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2009.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2009.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 60% in 2009.

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2009.

162 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

152 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
77%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

167 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
43%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2009.

170 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

163 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
84%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

162 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
41%

2007

 
 
56%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

160 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

158 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
85%

2007

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2009.

157 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
65%

2007

 
 
66%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 55% in 2009.

157 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
49%

2007

 
 
49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2009.

159 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
76%

2007

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
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Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular edn/a
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
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Not economically disadvantagedn/a
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Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic statusn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Title In/a
Special edn/a
Regular edn/a
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female82%
Male73%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Low socioeconomic status73%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Title I77%
Special ed29%
Regular ed83%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Not migrant77%

Reading

All Students74%
Female81%
Male66%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White76%
Low socioeconomic status71%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Title I74%
Special edn/a
Regular ed76%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Not migrant74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Low socioeconomic status70%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Title I78%
Special ed20%
Regular ed84%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

Reading

All Students87%
Female86%
Male87%
African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White88%
Low socioeconomic status78%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title I87%
Special edn/a
Regular ed90%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Not migrant87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female84%
Male71%
African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Low socioeconomic status63%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Title I78%
Special edn/a
Regular ed83%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Not migrant78%

Reading

All Students85%
Female92%
Male79%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White90%
Low socioeconomic status74%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Title I85%
Special edn/a
Regular ed89%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

Science

All Students66%
Female66%
Male65%
African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Low socioeconomic status47%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Title I66%
Special edn/a
Regular ed71%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Not migrant66%

Social Studies

All Students55%
Female54%
Male56%
African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White62%
Low socioeconomic status38%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Title I55%
Special edn/a
Regular ed59%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant55%

Writing

All Students76%
Female84%
Male69%
African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Low socioeconomic status58%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Title I76%
Special edn/a
Regular ed80%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant76%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Delaware used the Delaware Student Testing Program (DSTP) to test students in reading and math in grades 2 through 10, in writing in grades 3 through 10, and in science and social studies in grades 4, 6, 8 and 11. The scores for social studies in grades 4 and 6 are not shown on GreatSchools profiles. The DSTP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Delaware. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Delaware Department of Education. If there are fewer than 15 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 74% 52%
Black 19% 33%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
Hispanic 3% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 38%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 North Eighth St
Delmar, DE 19940
Phone: (302) 846-9544

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