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Talley Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 719 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 1, 2013

Talley is a caring school with wonderful teachers and an awesome administrative team. The students are engaged and the test scores show it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2009

the teachers are the best and help the students with anything they need.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 28, 2009

I go to Talley and it ia a really good school i am in the IB program which is so cool because it challenges your mind in different ways and also the staff treats you as if you are there own.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 11, 2008

My child attended this school from 2006-2008. We came from a small private school environment so I was concerned with switching to a public school (larger population, uncaring, overworked teachers and administration, etc). I must say my child and I were extremely pleased and happy at Talley. The teachers, staff and administration are responsive, professional people who care about educating and preparing your child for high school and life. My child was in IB (excellent program) and the teachers for 7th and 8th grade are outstanding. Dr. Carter has done an exceptional job at turning this school around and Mr. Potter is wonderful with the students. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a balance of quality education, activities and life preparation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2008

Talley middle school is the best school ever and i wish it went up to 12th grade.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 19, 2006

I am a student that actually goes to this school and I'm here to tell you that this is a very decent school. I am coming from a private school and I fitted in immediatley. If you are not being challenged the staff will immediatley move you up a level and see how you are doing then. Extracurricular activities are very fun but challenging enough that you can enjoy them without getting frustrated. I myself play soccer and enjoy it immensly. Parent involvement is not at such a hot level right now. The principal is doing all he can to change that so, the world is in his hands. Rarely do we have any fights, probably about 5 this year and I must say that they have been taken care of professionaly. I like this school and I am sad this is only a two year school. Thank you.
—Submitted by Samantha, a student


Posted January 13, 2006

Most teachers are good, but the discipline problems are bad.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2005

They Need to get new soda machines.
—Submitted by Eric Plesant, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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 75% in 2009.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

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Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

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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 71% in 2009.

237 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
57%

2007

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

234 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%

2007

 
 
72%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

240 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
50%
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.

254 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
52%

2007

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

249 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
68%

2007

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2009.

254 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
35%

2007

 
 
40%
Social Studies

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

253 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
33%

2007

 
 
29%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2009.

253 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
65%
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
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

Reading

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 Students70%
Female80%
Male61%
African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Low socioeconomic status59%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Title In/a
Special ed25%
Regular ed75%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant70%

Reading

All Students85%
Female>95%
Male76%
African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White94%
Low socioeconomic status74%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Title In/a
Special ed41%
Regular ed89%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant85%
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 Students54%
Female58%
Male51%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Low socioeconomic status45%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Title In/a
Special ed8%
Regular ed62%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant54%

Reading

All Students75%
Female78%
Male73%
African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Low socioeconomic status63%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Title In/a
Special ed41%
Regular ed80%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Not migrant75%

Science

All Students46%
Female44%
Male47%
African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White69%
Low socioeconomic status30%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Title In/a
Special ed11%
Regular ed51%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English47%
Not migrant46%

Social Studies

All Students43%
Female43%
Male42%
African American22%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White68%
Low socioeconomic status24%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Title In/a
Special ed11%
Regular ed48%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English44%
Not migrant43%

Writing

All Students70%
Female80%
Male62%
African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Low socioeconomic status58%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Title In/a
Special ed33%
Regular ed77%
English language learners (ELL)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Not migrant70%
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
Black 53% 33%
White 38% 52%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 3%
Hispanic 4% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1110 Cypress Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810
Phone: (302) 475-3976

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