William Henry Middle School

Public 5

65 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904

(302) 672-1622

District: Capital School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,812

Students who attend William Henry Middle School usually attend:

High:

Dover High School

Feeder schools for William Henry Middle School:

Elementary:	Booker T. Washington Elementary School
	East Dover Elementary School
	Fairview Elementary School
	Hartly Elementary School
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	North Dover Elementary School
	South Dover Elementary School
	Towne Point Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 481

Racial breakdown:

African American:

57.0%

White:

17.5%

Hispanic:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.6%

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Student Body

Compare Details Student population at William Henry Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (57%), White (17.5%), Hispanic (13.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William Henry Middle School is 13. (See more...)

Compare William Henry Middle School employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William Henry Middle School is $13,812.

Schooldigger Rankings:

William Henry Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Capital School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Capital School District 20^th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 25, 2011

THIS SCHOOL IS A CIRCUS, NO TYPE OF DISICPLINE, GUIDANCE OR CONTROL WITH STUDENTS. ALOT OF YOUNG TEACHERS WHO AREN'T SINCERELY INTO THEIR JOBS. Close Quote

Enrollment information for William Henry Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	514	297	16	18	1	n/a	n/a	846
1989	499	304	8	24	1	n/a	n/a	836
1990	542	336	13	28	6	n/a	n/a	925
1991	611	392	11	18	3	n/a	n/a	1035
1992	608	400	11	25	4	n/a	n/a	1048
1993	598	394	14	30	4	n/a	n/a	1040
1994	578	362	18	30	8	n/a	n/a	996
1995	584	411	21	24	7	n/a	n/a	1047
1996	584	411	21	24	7	n/a	n/a	1047
1997	612	438	23	42	11	n/a	n/a	1126
1998	587	495	16	38	9	n/a	n/a	1145
1999	537	522	19	31	9	n/a	n/a	1118
2000	483	466	27	42	13	n/a	n/a	1031
2001	473	436	22	39	7	n/a	n/a	977
2002	425	460	28	59	5	n/a	n/a	977
2003	425	460	28	59	5	n/a	n/a	977
2004	379	452	25	57	6	n/a	n/a	919
2005	395	448	25	60	10	n/a	n/a	938
2006	366	432	22	48	5	n/a	n/a	873
2007	356	448	10	39	3	n/a	n/a	856
2008	336	474	15	57	9	n/a	n/a	891
2009	306	481	21	49	9	n/a	n/a	866
2010	301	532	24	57	5	n/a	n/a	919
2011	313	551	27	75	3	1	1	971
2012	300	532	28	71	10	2	6	949
2013	297	526	27	77	10	2	13	952
2014	299	495	20	79	9	1	15	918
2015	285	521	28	100	10	5	22	971
2016	256	519	31	104	13	5	32	960
2017	249	476	27	135	12	2	34	935
2018	254	470	21	147	11	2	20	925
2019	220	536	17	151	6	3	47	980
2020	200	554	14	161	3	4	59	995
2021	204	475	12	116	9	2	51	869
2022	203	460	8	106	9	1	58	845
2023	176	465	4	133	7	0	72	857
2024	84	274	10	66	4	0	43	481

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 William Henry Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	846	51.0	16.5	30.7
1989	836	52.0	16.0	27.5
1990	925	52.0	17.7	29.6
1991	1035	61.0	16.9	28.1
1992	1048	62.0	16.9	32.7
1993	1040	64.5	16.1	31.9
1994	996	64.0	15.6	34.1
1995	1047	49.5	21.2	38
1996	1047	49.5	21.2	38
1997	1126	55.5	20.3	38
1998	1145	58.5	19.6	40.9
1999	1118	59.0	18.9	43
2000	1031	62.2	16.6	42.4
2001	977	67.0	14.6	42.6
2002	977	63.0	15.5	46.8
2003	977	63.0	15.5	46.8
2004	919	63.0	14.6	50.2
2005	938	58.0	16.2	52.7
2006	873	60.0	14.6	48
2007	856	58.0	14.8	51.1
2008	891	59.0	15.1	49
2009	866	61.0	14.2	42.8
2010	919	64.0	14.3	64.1
2011	971	62.0	15.6	63.3
2012	949	60.0	15.8	53.8
2013	952	63.0	15.1	69.5
2014	918	65.0	14.1	54.4
2015	971	63.0	15.4	50.6
2016	960	62.0	15.4	55.6
2017	935	61.0	15.3	n/a
2018	925	58.0	15.9	n/a
2019	980	65.0	15.0	n/a
2020	995	64.0	15.5	n/a
2021	869	65.0	13.3	n/a
2022	845	59.0	14.3	n/a
2023	857	50.0	17.1	n/a
2024	481	37.0	13.0	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 William Henry Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	846	51.0	16.5	30.7
1989	836	52.0	16.0	27.5
1990	925	52.0	17.7	29.6
1991	1035	61.0	16.9	28.1
1992	1048	62.0	16.9	32.7
1993	1040	64.5	16.1	31.9
1994	996	64.0	15.6	34.1
1995	1047	49.5	21.2	38
1996	1047	49.5	21.2	38
1997	1126	55.5	20.3	38
1998	1145	58.5	19.6	40.9
1999	1118	59.0	18.9	43
2000	1031	62.2	16.6	42.4
2001	977	67.0	14.6	42.6
2002	977	63.0	15.5	46.8
2003	977	63.0	15.5	46.8
2004	919	63.0	14.6	50.2
2005	938	58.0	16.2	52.7
2006	873	60.0	14.6	48
2007	856	58.0	14.8	51.1
2008	891	59.0	15.1	49
2009	866	61.0	14.2	42.8
2010	919	64.0	14.3	64.1
2011	971	62.0	15.6	63.3
2012	949	60.0	15.8	53.8
2013	952	63.0	15.1	69.5
2014	918	65.0	14.1	54.4
2015	971	63.0	15.4	50.6
2016	960	62.0	15.4	55.6
2017	935	61.0	15.3	n/a
2018	925	58.0	15.9	n/a
2019	980	65.0	15.0	n/a
2020	995	64.0	15.5	n/a
2021	869	65.0	13.3	n/a
2022	845	59.0	14.3	n/a
2023	857	50.0	17.1	n/a
2024	481	37.0	13.0	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William Henry Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,116 (8.1%)	$13,837 (100.2%)	$13,812

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William Henry Middle School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (William Henry Middle School)	34.8	27.5	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Capital School District)	34.8	27.5	7.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	56.9	44.1	12.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (William Henry Middle School)	18.1	11.6	6.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Capital School District)	18.1	11.6	6.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	44.4	32.3	12.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (William Henry Middle School)	40.9	21.7	19.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Capital School District)	40.7	21.5	19.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	51.9	35	16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (William Henry Middle School)	29	9	20.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Capital School District)	28.8	8.9	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	37.6	26.5	11.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	980	857	12.6%
African American	536	465	13.2%
American Indian	6	7	16.7%
Asian	17	4	76.5%
Hispanic	151	133	11.9%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	220	176	20%
Two or More Races	47	72	53.2%

Schools Near William Henry Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DeSSA Science (2024)		DeSSA Social Studies (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 5th Grade	DeSSA Science 8th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William Henry Middle School	Public	5	65 Carver Road	Dover	19904	Kent County	Capital School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 672-1622	481	37	13.0		84 (17.5%)	274 (57.0%)	66 (13.7%)	10 (2.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.9%)								(n/a)	8.9				21.7					11.3				$13,812	$1,116	$13,837
Middle School of Excellence	Public	6-8	1 Patrick Lynn Drive	Dover	19904	Kent County	Capital School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 674-6100	615	8	76.8		149 (24.2%)	324 (52.7%)	70 (11.4%)	6 (1.0%)	8 (1.3%)	4 (0.7%)	54 (8.8%)								(n/a)		5.8	19.0			25.1	25.5	23.2			9.9	13.9	8.1
Middle School of Innovation	Public	6-8	1 Patrick Lynn Drive	Dover	19904	Kent County	Capital School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(302) 674-6100	638	9	70.8		107 (16.8%)	360 (56.4%)	101 (15.8%)	4 (0.6%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (9.7%)								(n/a)		6.0	14.8			16.3	24.2	18.4			6.9	8.5	8.9
Fred Fifer III Middle School	Public	6-8	109 East Camden-Wyoming Avenue	Camden	19934	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 698-8400	786	49	16.0		399 (50.8%)	223 (28.4%)	89 (11.3%)	12 (1.5%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.5%)	41.2	28^th of 54 public middle schools	48.1%		40.5	28^th of 53 public middle schools	47.2%			13.5	34.5			35.8	43.2	40.3			24.8	22.5	17.8	$10,841	$346	$10,619
Dover Air Force Base Middle School	Public	6-8	3100 Hawthorne Drive	Dover	19901	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 674-3284	132	15	8.8		83 (62.9%)	19 (14.4%)	16 (12.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	12 (9.1%)	97	2^nd of 54 public middle schools	96.3%		95.4	4^th of 53 public middle schools	92.5%	2		48.5	61.8			72.6	75.6	78.8			56.9	64.4	65.6	$26,336	$21,473	$4,673
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School	Public	6-8	2841 South State Street	Camden	19901	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 698-8410	615	34	18.0		272 (44.2%)	186 (30.2%)	75 (12.2%)	30 (4.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	49 (8.0%)	40	30^th of 54 public middle schools	44.4%		40.1	29^th of 53 public middle schools	45.3%	1		15.3	27.2			37.5	38.8	45.2			22.6	20.3	21.6	$10,725	$518	$10,242
Magnolia Middle School	Public	6-8	133 Thomas More Dr	Magnolia	19962	Kent County	Caesar Rodney School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 387-1780	434	23	18.8		217 (50.0%)	133 (30.6%)	41 (9.4%)	7 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.1%)	38	31^st of 54 public middle schools	42.6%					(n/a)		15.5	31.5			37.2	35.8	36.2			27.2	20.4	14.6
Clayton Intermediate School	Public	5-6	86 Sorrento Drive	Clayton	19938	Kent County	Smyrna School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 653-4512	519	30	17.3		300 (57.8%)	145 (27.9%)	42 (8.1%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.2%)								(n/a)	16.0				45.1	41.6				32.4	30.1			$10,973	$242	$10,926
Moore (John Bassett) School	Public	4-6	20 West Frazier Street	Smyrna	19977	Kent County	Smyrna School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 659-6297	664	45	14.7		301 (45.3%)	253 (38.1%)	66 (9.9%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.7%)								(n/a)	22.5			36.3	46.1	39.7			35.6	29.4	25.2			$12,740	$285	$12,692
Smyrna Middle School	Public	7-8	700 Duck Creek Parkway	Smyrna	19977	Kent County	Smyrna School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 653-8584	1,009	60	16.8		488 (48.4%)	363 (36.0%)	101 (10.0%)	18 (1.8%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (3.4%)	46	25^th of 54 public middle schools	53.7%		38.5	30^th of 53 public middle schools	43.4%	5		15.3	38.5				34.0	42.8				30.3	22.2	$12,738	$379	$12,275

Frequently Asked Questions about William Henry Middle School

How many students attend William Henry Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 481 students attended William Henry Middle School.

What district is William Henry Middle School in?

Capital School District

What high school do graduates of William Henry Middle School attend?

Students who attend William Henry Middle School usually go on to attend Dover High School

What is the racial makeup of William Henry Middle School?

Students at William Henry Middle School are 57% African American, 17% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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