Georgetown Middle School

Summary:

Georgetown Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Indian River School District in Delaware. With an enrollment of 885 students, the school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (64.52%), along with smaller percentages of White (23.39%), African American (8.25%), and other racial groups.

While Georgetown Middle School has been ranked between 10-31 out of the 47-54 middle schools in Delaware over the past decade, with a current ranking of 23 out of 54 and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school faces some significant challenges. One notable issue is the steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.4% in 2018-2019 to 19.2% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and most nearby schools like Seaford Middle School and Millsboro Middle School. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on Smarter Balanced Assessments and DeSSA tests, is generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics.

However, Georgetown Middle School's strengths lie in its support for certain student subgroups. The school ranks highly for African American and Hispanic students, but lower for White students and English Language Learners. This suggests that the school may have developed effective strategies for supporting its majority population, but more work is needed to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. By addressing the rising chronic absenteeism and targeting academic weaknesses, especially in mathematics, Georgetown Middle School can build on its strengths and work towards improving overall performance and closing achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 301 West Market Street
       Georgetown, DE  19947-2399


(302) 856-1900

District: Indian River School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 54 Delaware Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,441 Help


Students who attend Georgetown Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sussex Central High School

Feeder schools for Georgetown Middle School:

Elementary:    Georgetown Elementary School
    North Georgetown Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  885

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.5%
White:
23.4%
African American:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.6% Help


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Compare Details Georgetown Middle School ranks better than 57.4% of middle schools in Delaware. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Indian River School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.52. (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 Georgetown Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Indian River School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64.5%), White (23.4%), African American (8.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Georgetown Middle School is 14.7, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Indian River School District! (See more...)
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Compare Georgetown Middle School employs 60 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Georgetown Middle School is $13,441, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Indian River School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Georgetown Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Georgetown Middle School 23rd of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Georgetown Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Indian River School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Indian River School District 7th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Georgetown Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Georgetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 72.31 13th 38 65.8%
2012 70.20 11th 38 71.1%
2013 67.80 13th 37 64.9%
2014 54.04 10th 17 41.2%
2015 52.81 26th 49 46.9%
2016 53.10 19th 35 45.7%
2017 58.19 12th 35 65.7%
2018 64.29 11th 35 68.6%
2019 70.86 13th 52 75.0%
2021 31.85 31st 47 34.0%
2022 47.67 22nd 51 56.9%
2023 47.92 22nd 53 58.5%
2024 47.52 23rd 54 57.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Georgetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.25 1st 1 0.0%
2021 9.54 1st 1 0.0%
2022 42.79 1st 2 50.0%
2023 48.66 2nd 3 33.3%
2024 25.70 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Georgetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.16 5th 9 44.4%
2024 51.18 4th 9 55.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Georgetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.62 1st 41 97.6%
2021 73.35 2nd 19 89.5%
2022 72.65 5th 38 86.8%
2023 76.17 6th 40 85.0%
2024 65.00 10th 39 74.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Georgetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.73 15th 49 69.4%
2021 27.39 26th 38 31.6%
2022 46.75 23rd 50 54.0%
2023 49.69 20th 50 60.0%
2024 50.86 20th 49 59.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Georgetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.58 11th 49 77.6%
2021 31.12 25th 38 34.2%
2022 42.68 24th 50 52.0%
2023 43.79 21st 50 58.0%
2024 38.10 29th 49 40.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Georgetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.16 8th 44 81.8%
2021 82.13 2nd 20 90.0%
2022 70.27 9th 41 78.0%
2024 64.11 11th 42 73.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Georgetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.32 4th 35 88.6%
2021 41.09 12th 18 33.3%
2022 55.33 11th 37 70.3%
2023 59.98 11th 37 70.3%
2024 55.70 15th 37 59.5%
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Rank History for White students at Georgetown Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.55 12th 43 72.1%
2021 37.75 25th 41 39.0%
2022 59.12 17th 45 62.2%
2023 52.33 19th 44 56.8%
2024 58.85 19th 45 57.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Georgetown Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 234 93 3 167 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2010 231 96 7 170 0 n/a n/a 0 504
2011 203 85 6 197 2 0 29 0 522
2012 172 78 7 202 3 0 25 0 487
2013 157 79 9 219 5 0 30 0 499
2014 184 86 5 271 5 0 22 0 573
2015 212 103 9 306 6 0 21 0 657
2016 207 92 7 346 7 0 10 0 669
2017 202 89 3 369 8 0 15 0 686
2018 222 83 2 418 9 0 16 0 750
2019 240 82 2 441 6 0 22 0 793
2020 210 86 4 546 4 0 24 0 874
2021 195 89 5 561 1 0 23 0 874
2022 195 91 3 592 0 0 18 0 899
2023 207 73 2 571 3 0 29 0 885

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 Georgetown Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 498 37.0 13.5 n/a
2010 504 41.0 12.2 64.3
2011 522 38.0 13.7 70.1
2012 487 39.0 12.4 72.3
2013 499 38.0 13.1 74.3
2014 573 40.0 14.3 50.4
2015 657 48.0 13.6 44.4
2016 669 47.0 14.2 43.6
2017 686 47.0 14.5 n/a
2018 750 48.0 15.6 n/a
2019 793 51.0 15.5 n/a
2020 874 55.0 15.8 n/a
2021 874 61.0 14.3 n/a
2022 899 60.0 14.9 n/a
2023 885 60.0 14.7 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 Georgetown Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 498 37.0 13.5 n/a
2010 504 41.0 12.2 64.3
2011 522 38.0 13.7 70.1
2012 487 39.0 12.4 72.3
2013 499 38.0 13.1 74.3
2014 573 40.0 14.3 50.4
2015 657 48.0 13.6 44.4
2016 669 47.0 14.2 43.6
2017 686 47.0 14.5 n/a
2018 750 48.0 15.6 n/a
2019 793 51.0 15.5 n/a
2020 874 55.0 15.8 n/a
2021 874 61.0 14.3 n/a
2022 899 60.0 14.9 n/a
2023 885 60.0 14.7 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 Georgetown Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $740 (5.5%) $15,091 (112.3%) $13,441

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Georgetown 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 13th of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 22nd of 53 Middle schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown Middle School)60.530.6
 29.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River School District)64.839.8
 25%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.935
 16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Georgetown Middle School)48.725.9
 22.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Indian River School District)50.630.9
 19.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.626.5
 11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown Middle School)69.159.2
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River School District)65.953.7
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Georgetown Middle School)66.338.2
 28.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Indian River School District)54.434.5
 19.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgetown Middle School)61.640.9
 20.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indian River School District)63.141.9
 21.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Georgetown Middle School)50.224.6
 25.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Indian River School District)47.422.4
 25%
   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 Students793885
 11.6%
African American8273
 11%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian22
Hispanic441571
 29.5%
Pacific Islander00
White240207
 13.8%
Two or More Races2229
 31.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Georgetown Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 885 students attended Georgetown Middle School.

Georgetown Middle School ranks 23rd of 54 Delaware middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Georgetown Middle School are 65% Hispanic, 23% White, 8% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Georgetown Middle School usually go on to attend Sussex Central 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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