Laurel Middle School

Summary:

Laurel Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in the Laurel School District in Laurel, Delaware, with a student population of 473 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance has been a concern, as it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Delaware middle schools and received low ratings from SchoolDigger.

Laurel Middle School's academic performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with Hispanic students performing relatively well, ranking 18th out of 37 Delaware middle schools in ELA and Math, while White and African American students perform poorly, ranking 33rd and 33rd out of 43-45 schools, respectively. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 10.5% to 19% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Proficiency rates on standardized tests are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Millsboro Middle School, Woodbridge Middle School, Georgetown Middle School, and Seaford Middle School, Laurel Middle School's performance lags behind, with lower proficiency rates, higher chronic absenteeism, and worse statewide rankings. The school's struggles appear to be exacerbated by socioeconomic factors, as its low-income student population may be a significant driver of its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1133 S Central Ave
       Laurel, DE  19956


(302) 875-6110

District: Laurel School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 54 Delaware Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,007 Help


Students who attend Laurel Middle School usually attend:

High:    Laurel Senior High School

Feeder schools for Laurel Middle School:

Elementary:    Laurel Elementary School
    North Laurel Early Learning Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.4%
Hispanic:
23.3%
African American:
21.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Laurel Middle School ranks worse than 85.2% of middle schools in Delaware. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.37. (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 Laurel Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.4%), Hispanic (23.3%), African American (21.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laurel Middle School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Laurel Middle School is $12,007.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Laurel Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel Middle School 46th of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Laurel Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Laurel School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Laurel School District 29th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Laurel Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Laurel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 18.65 40th 49 18.4%
2016 31.42 25th 35 28.6%
2017 44.50 21st 35 40.0%
2018 63.94 12th 35 65.7%
2019 49.76 28th 52 46.2%
2021 25.20 36th 47 23.4%
2022 35.12 32nd 51 37.3%
2023 32.34 34th 53 35.8%
2024 22.37 46th 54 14.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Laurel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.06 14th 41 65.9%
2021 26.03 16th 19 15.8%
2022 55.51 13th 38 65.8%
2023 46.79 18th 40 55.0%
2024 33.56 27th 39 30.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Laurel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.42 23rd 49 53.1%
2021 24.25 30th 38 21.1%
2022 33.34 33rd 50 34.0%
2023 36.65 31st 50 38.0%
2024 24.26 39th 49 20.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Laurel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.76 29th 49 40.8%
2021 19.98 32nd 38 15.8%
2022 32.07 32nd 50 36.0%
2023 25.70 36th 50 28.0%
2024 16.53 44th 49 10.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Laurel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.33 14th 44 68.2%
2022 41.42 19th 41 53.7%
2023 28.53 33rd 43 23.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Laurel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.14 11th 35 68.6%
2021 33.16 15th 18 16.7%
2022 47.06 18th 37 51.4%
2023 45.48 17th 37 54.1%
2024 48.33 18th 37 51.4%
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Rank History for White students at Laurel Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.33 26th 43 39.5%
2021 21.83 36th 41 12.2%
2022 31.47 31st 45 31.1%
2023 25.03 33rd 44 25.0%
2024 14.09 41st 45 8.9%
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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.

Laurel Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Laurel Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 335 191 7 47 6 1 14 0 601
2015 343 206 11 59 5 4 7 0 635
2016 353 216 9 75 3 2 8 0 666
2017 380 232 9 83 4 2 18 0 728
2018 427 233 11 107 3 1 40 0 822
2019 322 162 4 96 11 1 35 0 631
2020 346 176 7 120 7 1 56 0 713
2021 336 154 8 141 8 3 51 0 701
2022 335 145 4 144 8 4 57 0 697
2023 210 101 3 110 7 2 40 0 473

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 Laurel Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 601 37.0 16.2 57.1
2015 635 9.0 70.5 51
2016 666 43.0 15.4 51.8
2017 728 52.0 14.0 n/a
2018 822 57.0 14.4 n/a
2019 631 46.0 13.7 n/a
2020 713 50.0 14.2 n/a
2021 701 51.2 13.6 n/a
2022 697 47.0 14.8 n/a
2023 473 33.0 14.3 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 Laurel Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 601 37.0 16.2 57.1
2015 635 9.0 70.5 51
2016 666 43.0 15.4 51.8
2017 728 52.0 14.0 n/a
2018 822 57.0 14.4 n/a
2019 631 46.0 13.7 n/a
2020 713 50.0 14.2 n/a
2021 701 51.2 13.6 n/a
2022 697 47.0 14.8 n/a
2023 473 33.0 14.3 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 Laurel Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,641 (13.7%) $10,244 (85.3%) $12,007

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Laurel 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 28th of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 34th of 53 Middle schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Middle School)4828.2
 19.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel School District)4828.2
 19.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.938.1
 13.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Middle School)40.726.5
 14.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Laurel School District)40.726.5
 14.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.625.1
 12.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Middle School)59.332.1
 27.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel School District)59.332.1
 27.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Middle School)36.825.5
 11.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Laurel School District)36.825.5
 11.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel Middle School)58.141.6
 16.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Laurel School District)58.141.6
 16.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Laurel Middle School)48.315.1
 33.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Laurel School District)48.315.1
 33.2%
   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 Students631473
 25%
African American162101
 37.7%
American Indian117
 36.4%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic96110
 14.6%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White322210
 34.8%
Two or More Races3540
 14.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Laurel Middle School

Students who attend Laurel Middle School usually go on to attend Laurel Senior High School

Laurel Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.8% of Delaware middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Laurel Middle School.

Students at Laurel Middle School are 44% White, 23% Hispanic, 21% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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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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