Mariner Middle School

Summary:

Mariner Middle School is a public middle school located in Milton, Delaware, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 664 students. The school is part of the Cape Henlopen School District, which is ranked 2 out of 32 districts in Delaware and is rated 5 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Mariner Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 57.38% White, 12.65% African American, and 23.64% Hispanic students. The school consistently ranks in the top half of Delaware middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments and DeSSA tests is generally above the state average, particularly in English Language Arts. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.2% in 2017-2018 to 26.3% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend.

Mariner Middle School's performance varies across different student subgroups, ranking highly for African American students but struggling with Hispanic students. Compared to nearby schools, Mariner's performance is generally stronger than that of Seaford and Woodbridge school districts, but it lags behind the high-performing Beacon Middle School, which is also in the Cape Henlopen district. The school's spending per student ($14,284 in 2018-2019) is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others, suggesting that its performance may not be solely driven by funding levels.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 16391 Harbeson Rd
       Milton, DE  19968


(302) 685-8516

District: Cape Henlopen School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 54 Delaware Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,284 Help


Students who attend Mariner Middle School usually attend:

High:    Cape Henlopen High School

Feeder schools for Mariner Middle School:

Elementary:    H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
    Milton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  664

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.4%
Hispanic:
23.6%
African American:
12.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mariner Middle School ranks better than 68.5% of middle schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Mariner Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.4%), Hispanic (23.6%), African American (12.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mariner Middle School is 14.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mariner Middle School is $14,284.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mariner Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mariner Middle School 17th of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Mariner Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Cape Henlopen School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Henlopen School District 2nd of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mariner Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Mariner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 46.54 22nd 38 42.1%
2012 48.99 24th 38 36.8%
2013 56.92 19th 37 48.6%
2015 66.57 14th 49 71.4%
2016 70.22 10th 35 71.4%
2017 70.68 10th 35 71.4%
2018 57.81 15th 35 57.1%
2019 57.76 20th 52 61.5%
2021 59.25 15th 47 68.1%
2022 64.42 14th 51 72.5%
2023 58.97 18th 53 66.0%
2024 62.20 17th 54 68.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mariner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.54 4th 9 55.6%
2022 46.53 5th 9 44.4%
2023 39.70 5th 5 0.0%
2024 74.47 3rd 9 66.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mariner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.53 10th 41 75.6%
2021 55.07 6th 19 68.4%
2022 52.35 15th 38 60.5%
2023 48.36 16th 40 60.0%
2024 69.31 9th 39 76.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Mariner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.92 24th 49 51.0%
2021 49.76 16th 38 57.9%
2022 55.80 15th 50 70.0%
2023 48.53 23rd 50 54.0%
2024 58.97 18th 49 63.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Mariner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.51 17th 49 65.3%
2021 62.37 11th 38 71.1%
2022 64.33 15th 50 70.0%
2023 62.55 16th 50 68.0%
2024 57.24 16th 49 67.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Mariner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.40 24th 44 45.5%
2024 70.50 7th 42 83.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mariner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.35 15th 35 57.1%
2021 52.46 7th 18 61.1%
2022 48.00 17th 37 54.1%
2023 36.31 24th 37 35.1%
2024 36.77 24th 37 35.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mariner Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.79 17th 43 60.5%
2021 69.92 11th 41 73.2%
2022 72.06 12th 45 73.3%
2023 65.37 15th 44 65.9%
2024 61.98 18th 45 60.0%
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Data source: test scores: Delaware Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Open Quote Mariner is a different school than it was years ago. The Admin staff have clearly made a difference. They have a wonderful active PTO. Teachers and staff are happy and it shows. The school looks great with positive saying posted all around the school. They encourage self respect by treating the students with self respect. The building itself feels comfortable and promotes a learning environment. My son in now in eighth grade. After spending all three years in Mariner Middle I can say I am completely happy with his whole experience. I am confident that he is ready for High School. I would recommend Mariner over Beacon anytime. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mariner Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 142 96 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1989 149 94 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1990 148 79 1 20 n/a n/a n/a 0 248
1991 262 126 2 21 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1992 270 131 1 25 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 302 128 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1994 298 134 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1995 374 150 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1996 374 150 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1997 381 150 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1998 371 142 8 19 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1999 366 161 4 30 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 353 141 4 28 1 n/a n/a 0 527
2001 334 113 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2002 325 134 5 33 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2003 325 134 5 33 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2004 320 115 2 25 2 n/a n/a 0 464
2005 325 145 3 39 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 324 143 4 41 4 n/a n/a 0 516
2007 321 143 6 47 6 n/a n/a 0 523
2008 303 126 5 55 4 n/a n/a 0 493
2009 302 132 2 49 3 n/a n/a 0 488
2010 275 113 3 47 1 n/a n/a 0 439
2011 294 118 5 57 3 0 1 0 478
2012 259 111 4 82 5 0 4 0 465
2013 274 121 5 91 7 1 9 0 508
2014 273 104 7 101 1 1 19 0 506
2015 317 95 5 110 1 1 23 0 552
2016 343 108 3 106 1 0 20 0 581
2017 346 107 5 115 0 0 29 0 602
2018 336 112 6 122 1 0 23 0 600
2019 347 112 7 126 2 0 26 0 620
2020 351 117 4 130 2 0 19 0 623
2021 349 103 2 137 1 0 32 0 624
2022 382 86 6 155 3 0 26 0 658
2023 381 84 6 157 4 0 32 0 664

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mariner Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 19.0 12.9 30.9
1989 259 19.0 13.6 30.1
1990 248 19.0 13.0 31.5
1991 412 32.0 12.8 33.3
1992 427 26.0 16.4 38.4
1993 450 26.0 17.3 38.7
1994 459 26.0 17.7 39.4
1995 546 28.0 19.5 39.9
1996 546 28.0 19.5 39.9
1997 553 n/a 0.0 40
1998 540 32.0 16.9 40
1999 561 33.0 17.0 49.2
2000 527 35.0 15.1 51.8
2001 476 35.0 13.6 43.5
2002 497 31.0 16.0 47.3
2003 497 31.0 16.0 47.3
2004 464 28.0 16.6 44.4
2005 516 34.0 15.2 46.3
2006 516 37.0 13.9 40.7
2007 523 37.0 14.1 44
2008 493 35.0 14.1 46.7
2009 488 36.0 13.6 48.4
2010 439 38.0 11.5 49
2011 478 33.0 14.4 54.6
2012 465 36.0 12.9 63.7
2013 508 39.0 13.0 61
2014 506 38.0 13.3 45.5
2015 552 39.0 14.1 35.1
2016 581 39.0 14.8 34.9
2017 602 41.0 14.6 n/a
2018 600 42.0 14.2 n/a
2019 620 42.0 14.7 n/a
2020 623 43.0 14.4 n/a
2021 624 46.0 13.5 n/a
2022 658 47.0 14.0 n/a
2023 664 47.0 14.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mariner Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 246 19.0 12.9 30.9
1989 259 19.0 13.6 30.1
1990 248 19.0 13.0 31.5
1991 412 32.0 12.8 33.3
1992 427 26.0 16.4 38.4
1993 450 26.0 17.3 38.7
1994 459 26.0 17.7 39.4
1995 546 28.0 19.5 39.9
1996 546 28.0 19.5 39.9
1997 553 n/a 0.0 40
1998 540 32.0 16.9 40
1999 561 33.0 17.0 49.2
2000 527 35.0 15.1 51.8
2001 476 35.0 13.6 43.5
2002 497 31.0 16.0 47.3
2003 497 31.0 16.0 47.3
2004 464 28.0 16.6 44.4
2005 516 34.0 15.2 46.3
2006 516 37.0 13.9 40.7
2007 523 37.0 14.1 44
2008 493 35.0 14.1 46.7
2009 488 36.0 13.6 48.4
2010 439 38.0 11.5 49
2011 478 33.0 14.4 54.6
2012 465 36.0 12.9 63.7
2013 508 39.0 13.0 61
2014 506 38.0 13.3 45.5
2015 552 39.0 14.1 35.1
2016 581 39.0 14.8 34.9
2017 602 41.0 14.6 n/a
2018 600 42.0 14.2 n/a
2019 620 42.0 14.7 n/a
2020 623 43.0 14.4 n/a
2021 624 46.0 13.5 n/a
2022 658 47.0 14.0 n/a
2023 664 47.0 14.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mariner Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $427 (3.0%) $16,887 (118.2%) $14,284

Data source: Delaware Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mariner Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 20th of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 18th of 53 Middle schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mariner Middle School)54.639.9
 14.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cape Henlopen School District)61.754.8
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.935
 16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mariner Middle School)31.839.3
 7.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cape Henlopen School District)43.149.4
 6.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.626.5
 11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mariner Middle School)62.441.1
 21.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cape Henlopen School District)68.155.1
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mariner Middle School)46.534.1
 12.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cape Henlopen School District)60.446.3
 14.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mariner Middle School)65.841.8
 24%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cape Henlopen School District)74.352.6
 21.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mariner Middle School)5337.8
 15.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cape Henlopen School District)64.345
 19.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)3824.3
 13.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students620664
 7.1%
African American11284
 25%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic126157
 24.6%
Pacific Islander00
White347381
 9.8%
Two or More Races2632
 23.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mariner Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 664 students attended Mariner Middle School.

Mariner Middle School ranks 17th of 54 Delaware middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Mariner Middle School are 57% White, 24% Hispanic, 13% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Mariner Middle School usually go on to attend Cape Henlopen High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Department of Education.

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