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Bayard Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 656 students

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Posted April 30, 2011

Wow, just amazing this school can be. My son gets bullied, tells the adults and what happens? Nothing! I myself had to step in because they would not do anything! You and your child will not feel welcome and will hate this school, never ever go here EVER!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2010

My daughter was Choiced to this school this year, and so far I feel she is receiving a much better education than she received at the middle school she attended last year. Based on the fact that all the middle schools in the Christina School District failed the state testing for 2009-2010 school year. The school uniform isn't a problem for me of course a pre-teen doesn't want to wear a uniform but tell me what school in delaware on the middle school level doesn't require a student to wear one... children are in school for a learning experience not to walk the runway,
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

My son enjoys the teachers and his friends at school. He comes from a private school and has adjusted well into the public school. He is consistently on the honor roll and plans to achieve this goal annually. I truly enjoy the afterschool program called 'Achievement Matters.' The only complaint that I have is that there isn't much homework.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2009

this school is horrible! my twin daughters in the 7th grade hated it! they worried more bout the uniform then their education. its much better for them wearin the stuff they have then buyin more and more uniforms.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2009

I personally like the pressure that is put on the kids at Bayard this year. The reason I say this is because all of these kids need discipline. If your kid is dressed according to the dress code there will not be a problem.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 11, 2008

This Is the most worst I have ever had to deal with. I have never seen a school more focus on what a child is wearing than there academics. I have 2 children that attend this school and they never talk about how well they do in class only about what they may get suspended for. The administration staff are like children. I am choice my children out of there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2008

I would say this is one of the worst schools my 7th Grade child has ever been too. All they use is negative reinforcement which makes it a horrible learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2007

My child has hated this school from the start. He is an honor student and does not feel challenged. There are constant behavior issues and disruptions that are usually dealt with by punishing the group of students rather than holding the student responsible accountable for his actions. The leadership in the school is lacking and unresponsive to student needs, which is a shame since there are some really good teachers at the school. As a parent you do not feel welcome.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2005

Bayard Elementary is a wonderful learning institution. I feel that the teachers and school administration have created an atmosphere in which children are taught about respect for authority and each other. I am glad to know that my child is challenged to grow academically, rewarded for outstanding achievement, and made to feel as significant as each and every one of his peers are. I am also glad to see the diversity of the student body at Bayard. The school both encourages and embraces parental involvement and participation. And I am very glad to feel confident that my child is in a school that has taken the steps necessary to ensure his safety at all times.
—Submitted by John Justice, a parent


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.

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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 75% in 2009.

237 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2009.

194 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2008.

258 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
63%
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.

223 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2009.

189 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2008.

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2009.

234 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

211 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 59% in 2009.

208 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
16%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

205 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
13%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2009.

232 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
n/a

2007

 
 
n/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.

See Delaware's state standards

Source: Delaware Department of Education

Math

All Students41%
Female43%
Male39%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status39%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Title I41%
Special ed5%
Regular ed52%
English language learners (ELL)52%
Proficient in English40%
Not migrant41%

Reading

All Students48%
Female55%
Male42%
African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status47%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Title I48%
Special edn/a
Regular ed51%
English language learners (ELL)52%
Proficient in English48%
Not migrant48%
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 Students37%
Female40%
Male32%
African American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status36%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
Title I37%
Special ed5%
Regular ed43%
English language learners (ELL)42%
Proficient in English36%
Not migrant37%

Reading

All Students65%
Female70%
Male57%
African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status64%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Title I65%
Special edn/a
Regular ed66%
English language learners (ELL)44%
Proficient in English67%
Not migrant65%
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 Students29%
Female23%
Male34%
African American24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status26%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Title I29%
Special ed6%
Regular ed34%
English language learners (ELL)38%
Proficient in English28%
Not migrant29%

Reading

All Students43%
Female49%
Male36%
African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status40%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Title I43%
Special ed19%
Regular ed46%
English language learners (ELL)25%
Proficient in English44%
Not migrant43%

Science

All Students16%
Female12%
Male21%
African American11%
Asiann/a
Hispanic34%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status13%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Title I17%
Special ed<5%
Regular ed19%
English language learners (ELL)25%
Proficient in English16%
Not migrant16%

Social Studies

All Students13%
Female12%
Male13%
African American10%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status11%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Title I13%
Special ed<5%
Regular ed15%
English language learners (ELL)6%
Proficient in English13%
Not migrant13%

Writing

All Students52%
Female61%
Male43%
African American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Whiten/a
Low socioeconomic status51%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Title I52%
Special ed21%
Regular ed60%
English language learners (ELL)60%
Proficient in English51%
Not migrant52%
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 76% 33%
Hispanic 20% 11%
White 4% 52%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 89%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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200 South Dupont St
Wilmington, DE 19805
Phone: (302) 429-4118

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