Talley Middle School

Summary:

Talley Middle School is a public middle school in Wilmington, Delaware, serving grades 6-8 and part of the Brandywine School District, which is ranked 9 out of 32 districts in the state. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of approximately 38% White, 37% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Asian, and 6% two or more races.

Talley Middle School's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 24th out of 54 middle schools in 2023-2024 to as low as 39th out of 47 in 2020-2021. The school's academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency ranging from 25.61% to 48.48% in ELA and 20.85% to 33.96% in Math, compared to the state averages of 27.92% to 40.84% in ELA and 24.81% to 28.2% in Math. However, the school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is relatively strong, ranking in the top half of Delaware middle schools in this category.

When compared to other middle schools in the Brandywine School District and the surrounding area, such as duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School and Springer Middle School, Talley Middle School generally performs on par or slightly below its peers. The school also faces challenges in addressing chronic absenteeism, which has increased significantly from 11.4% in 2018-2019 to 25.3% in 2021-2022, and addressing achievement gaps across different racial subgroups, with Asian students performing significantly lower than other groups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1110 Cypress Road
       Wilmington, DE  19810-1999


(302) 475-3976

District: Brandywine School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 54 Delaware Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,969 Help


Feeder schools for Talley Middle School:

Elementary:    Claymont Elementary School
    Forwood Elementary School
    Lancashire Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  841

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.8%
African American:
37.3%
Hispanic:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Talley Middle School ranks better than 55.6% of middle schools in Delaware. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Brandywine School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Talley Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Brandywine School District. Racial makeup is: White (38.8%), African American (37.3%), Hispanic (10.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Talley Middle School is 12.9. 1 middle schools in the Brandywine School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Talley Middle School employs 64.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Talley Middle School is $17,969. 1 middle schools in the Brandywine School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Talley Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Talley Middle School 24th of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Talley Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Brandywine School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandywine School District 9th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Talley Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Talley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 49.91 20th 38 47.4%
2012 52.41 21st 38 44.7%
2013 31.04 26th 37 29.7%
2015 33.11 34th 49 30.6%
2016 23.47 28th 35 20.0%
2017 36.07 23rd 35 34.3%
2018 43.63 21st 35 40.0%
2019 39.84 33rd 52 36.5%
2021 23.71 39th 47 17.0%
2022 44.22 24th 51 52.9%
2023 42.07 26th 53 50.9%
2024 47.40 24th 54 55.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Talley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.40 7th 7 0.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Talley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.52 7th 9 22.2%
2024 16.88 9th 9 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Talley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.42 24th 41 41.5%
2022 60.93 8th 38 78.9%
2023 50.95 13th 40 67.5%
2024 55.90 15th 39 61.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Talley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.31 35th 49 28.6%
2022 47.06 22nd 50 56.0%
2023 40.63 26th 50 48.0%
2024 48.92 23rd 49 53.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Talley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.56 31st 49 36.7%
2022 34.45 30th 50 40.0%
2023 38.06 27th 50 46.0%
2024 39.84 27th 49 44.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Talley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.87 2nd 2 0.0%
2022 17.27 6th 6 0.0%
2023 17.35 8th 8 0.0%
2024 16.64 8th 8 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Talley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.53 26th 44 40.9%
2022 31.21 28th 41 31.7%
2023 39.00 23rd 43 46.5%
2024 44.33 21st 42 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Talley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.03 22nd 35 37.1%
2022 48.04 16th 37 56.8%
2023 37.54 20th 37 45.9%
2024 49.20 17th 37 54.1%
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Rank History for White students at Talley Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.35 28th 43 34.9%
2021 26.70 31st 41 24.4%
2022 52.94 19th 45 57.8%
2023 44.17 21st 44 52.3%
2024 55.73 20th 45 55.6%
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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.

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Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Open Quote It is involved with PEG (Pacific Educational Group), which promotes discrimination and unfair punishments based on color. They have (in multiple instances) punished white kids harsher for the same occurrence then any other race at the school. The teachers there are good, but have found most of them disapprove PEG's system. If PEG was removed, I would change this from 2 stars to 4 stars. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Talley Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 365 169 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 545
1989 374 162 10 7 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1990 398 166 16 5 n/a n/a n/a 0 585
1991 500 263 16 5 1 n/a n/a 0 785
1992 511 311 16 11 0 n/a n/a 0 849
1993 526 317 14 8 0 n/a n/a 0 865
1994 551 321 23 11 0 n/a n/a 0 906
1995 346 219 10 18 1 n/a n/a 0 594
1996 346 219 10 18 1 n/a n/a 0 594
1997 341 242 12 16 1 n/a n/a 0 612
1998 337 268 18 14 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1999 289 277 14 14 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2000 296 282 13 18 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2001 285 291 17 22 0 n/a n/a 0 615
2002 175 276 15 29 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2003 175 276 15 29 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2004 152 263 17 32 3 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 168 244 24 27 3 n/a n/a 0 466
2006 122 234 12 21 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2007 126 222 7 27 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2008 164 249 13 20 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2009 186 259 24 20 1 n/a n/a 0 490
2010 357 262 42 41 2 n/a n/a 0 704
2011 363 270 41 45 0 0 0 0 719
2012 382 282 43 39 1 1 3 0 751
2013 380 321 53 39 1 1 3 0 798
2014 330 295 58 39 1 1 5 0 729
2015 307 252 61 40 1 0 5 0 666
2016 294 293 60 54 2 0 11 0 714
2017 311 296 57 77 3 0 10 0 754
2018 325 323 63 66 2 0 18 0 797
2019 346 297 53 67 4 0 22 0 789
2020 332 314 58 70 8 1 28 0 811
2021 318 299 57 74 9 1 32 0 790
2022 325 323 62 72 6 2 46 0 836
2023 326 314 55 86 6 2 52 0 841

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 Talley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 33.0 16.5 9.9
1989 553 34.0 16.2 9.9
1990 585 34.0 17.2 11.5
1991 785 45.0 17.4 14.5
1992 849 49.0 17.3 20.4
1993 865 51.5 16.8 20.2
1994 906 52.5 17.3 23.3
1995 594 38.0 15.6 27.9
1996 594 38.0 15.6 27.9
1997 612 39.7 15.4 26.6
1998 638 42.0 15.2 31.8
1999 594 41.0 14.5 37.4
2000 609 47.0 13.0 36.8
2001 615 44.0 14.0 34.8
2002 495 36.0 13.8 51.9
2003 495 36.0 13.8 51.9
2004 467 34.0 13.7 49.3
2005 466 34.0 13.7 39.1
2006 389 30.7 12.7 51.2
2007 382 32.0 11.9 42.9
2008 447 32.0 14.0 36.7
2009 490 34.4 14.2 41.6
2010 704 54.0 13.0 43.9
2011 719 49.0 14.6 51.3
2012 751 51.0 14.7 48.5
2013 798 54.0 14.7 49
2014 729 52.0 14.0 34
2015 666 50.0 13.3 32.4
2016 714 55.0 12.9 35.6
2017 754 53.0 14.2 n/a
2018 797 59.0 13.5 n/a
2019 789 61.0 12.9 n/a
2020 811 64.0 12.6 n/a
2021 790 62.6 12.6 n/a
2022 836 59.0 14.1 n/a
2023 841 64.7 12.9 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 Talley Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 545 33.0 16.5 9.9
1989 553 34.0 16.2 9.9
1990 585 34.0 17.2 11.5
1991 785 45.0 17.4 14.5
1992 849 49.0 17.3 20.4
1993 865 51.5 16.8 20.2
1994 906 52.5 17.3 23.3
1995 594 38.0 15.6 27.9
1996 594 38.0 15.6 27.9
1997 612 39.7 15.4 26.6
1998 638 42.0 15.2 31.8
1999 594 41.0 14.5 37.4
2000 609 47.0 13.0 36.8
2001 615 44.0 14.0 34.8
2002 495 36.0 13.8 51.9
2003 495 36.0 13.8 51.9
2004 467 34.0 13.7 49.3
2005 466 34.0 13.7 39.1
2006 389 30.7 12.7 51.2
2007 382 32.0 11.9 42.9
2008 447 32.0 14.0 36.7
2009 490 34.4 14.2 41.6
2010 704 54.0 13.0 43.9
2011 719 49.0 14.6 51.3
2012 751 51.0 14.7 48.5
2013 798 54.0 14.7 49
2014 729 52.0 14.0 34
2015 666 50.0 13.3 32.4
2016 714 55.0 12.9 35.6
2017 754 53.0 14.2 n/a
2018 797 59.0 13.5 n/a
2019 789 61.0 12.9 n/a
2020 811 64.0 12.6 n/a
2021 790 62.6 12.6 n/a
2022 836 59.0 14.1 n/a
2023 841 64.7 12.9 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 Talley Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,100 (6.1%) $21,616 (120.3%) $17,969

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Talley 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 33rd of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 26th of 53 Middle schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Talley Middle School)52.632.6
 20%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine School District)55.334.7
 20.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.935
 16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Talley Middle School)27.933.1
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Brandywine School District)34.327.6
 6.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.626.5
 11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Talley Middle School)51.837.1
 14.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine School District)50.137.1
 13%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Talley Middle School)35.120.5
 14.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Brandywine School District)38.223.9
 14.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Talley Middle School)56.944.6
 12.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Brandywine School District)55.442.5
 12.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Talley Middle School)33.626.4
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Brandywine School District)37.626.7
 10.9%
   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 Students789841
 6.6%
African American297314
 5.7%
American Indian46
 50%
Asian5355
 3.8%
Hispanic6786
 28.4%
Pacific Islander02
White346326
 5.8%
Two or More Races2252
 136.4%


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Talley Middle School ranks 24th of 54 Delaware middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Talley Middle School are 39% White, 37% African American, 10% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 841 students attended Talley Middle School.


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