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Best Middle Schools in Wilmington, Delaware

Compare 12 middle schools in Wilmington. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

12
Middle Schools
Public & Charter Schools
31,399
Total Students
Across Wilmington
13.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
12 schools found

About Middle Schools in Wilmington

Wilmington, Delaware offers 12 middle schools providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school. These schools focus on bridging foundational learning with advanced academic preparation.

First State Montessori Academy

charter schoolmiddleK-8
Wilmington, DE 19801
5.4
Rating
Students
657
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
43%

Brandywine Springs School

publicmiddleK-8
2916 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
4.6
Rating
Students
941
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
39%

Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
701 West 34Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
3.5
Rating
Students
730
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
30%

Springer Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2220 Shipley Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
3.1
Rating
Students
776
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
22%

Kuumba Academy Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-8
1200 North French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
1.9
Rating
Students
594
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
12%

Skyline Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2900 Skyline Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808
1.8
Rating
Students
408
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
12%

East Side Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-8
3000 North Claymont Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
1.6
Rating
Students
434
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
10%

Stanton Middle School

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1800 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
1.3
Rating
Students
558
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
8%

Edison (Thomas A.) Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-8
2200 North Locust Street, Wilmington, DE 19802
1
Rating
Students
557
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
3%

Gateway Charter School

charter schoolmiddleK-8
2501 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
1
Rating
Students
211
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%

The Bayard School

publicmiddleGrade 1-8
200 South Dupont Street, Wilmington, DE 19805
1
Rating
Students
571
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
3%

Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy

publicmiddleGrade 1-8
600 E. 7Th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
1
Rating
Students
616
Student-Teacher
:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
2%

School Insights

Metrics for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency

Math16%
ELA27%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)8
Moderate (15-20:1)3
Large (>20:1)0

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 941 students at Brandywine Springs School
  • Best ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many middle schools are in Wilmington, Delaware?

There are several middle schools in Wilmington, providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school with comprehensive academic programs.

What is the best middle school in Wilmington?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated middle schools in Wilmington include schools with ratings of 5.4 or higher. Use our filters to view all middle schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Wilmington?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Wilmington is 13.3:1.