Stanton Middle School

Summary:

Stanton Middle School is a public middle school in Wilmington, Delaware, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 643. The school is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which is ranked 14 out of 32 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District, Stanton Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Delaware middle schools, ranking 51st out of 54 in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments and DeSSA, is significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly for its Hispanic, African American, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups. Additionally, Stanton Middle School has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.7% in 2020-2021 to 28.7% in 2022-2023.

Comparing Stanton Middle School to its neighboring schools within the Red Clay Consolidated School District, such as duPont (H.B.) Middle School and duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School, as well as other nearby schools in different districts, such as Springer Middle School and duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School, highlights the significant performance gap that Stanton Middle School must overcome to improve student outcomes. The school's struggles appear to be closely tied to the racial and socioeconomic composition of its student population, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of its diverse learners.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1800 Limestone Road
       Wilmington, DE  19804-4196


(302) 992-5540

District: Red Clay Consolidated School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
51st of 54 Delaware Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,216 Help


Students who attend Stanton Middle School usually attend:

High:    McKean (Thomas) High School

Feeder schools for Stanton Middle School:

Elementary:    Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
    Forest Oak Elementary School
    Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School
    Shortlidge (Evan G.) Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  643

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.7%
African American:
18.8%
White:
17.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stanton Middle School ranks worse than 94.4% of middle schools in Delaware. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.85. (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 Student population at Stanton Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.7%), African American (18.8%), White (17.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stanton Middle School is 15.1. 2 middle schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stanton Middle School is $15,216. 2 middle schools in the Red Clay Consolidated School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stanton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanton Middle School 51st of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Stanton Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Red Clay Consolidated School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Red Clay Consolidated School District 14th of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stanton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Stanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 6.50 35th 38 7.9%
2012 10.61 35th 38 7.9%
2013 17.53 35th 37 5.4%
2014 9.20 16th 17 5.9%
2015 8.99 45th 49 8.2%
2016 8.12 33rd 35 5.7%
2017 4.25 33rd 35 5.7%
2018 4.25 34th 35 2.9%
2019 5.26 51st 52 1.9%
2021 8.04 47th 47 0.0%
2022 9.37 49th 51 3.9%
2023 9.32 51st 53 3.8%
2024 12.85 51st 54 5.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.10 40th 41 2.4%
2021 4.51 19th 19 0.0%
2022 16.92 34th 38 10.5%
2023 12.66 38th 40 5.0%
2024 15.85 38th 39 2.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Stanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.77 49th 49 0.0%
2021 5.40 38th 38 0.0%
2022 8.02 49th 50 2.0%
2023 7.85 49th 50 2.0%
2024 9.91 46th 49 6.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Stanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 4.78 48th 49 2.0%
2021 4.69 38th 38 0.0%
2022 8.49 49th 50 2.0%
2023 8.38 49th 50 2.0%
2024 12.85 45th 49 8.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Stanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 13.53 42nd 44 4.5%
2022 12.52 39th 41 4.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 7.86 35th 35 0.0%
2021 9.25 18th 18 0.0%
2022 10.03 37th 37 0.0%
2023 9.43 37th 37 0.0%
2024 10.88 36th 37 2.7%
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Rank History for White students at Stanton Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools DE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.78 43rd 43 0.0%
2021 1.45 41st 41 0.0%
2022 6.80 44th 45 2.2%
2023 4.18 43rd 44 2.3%
2024 9.03 44th 45 2.2%
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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 Stanton Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 490 230 11 43 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1989 424 240 10 46 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1990 410 217 11 45 n/a n/a n/a 0 683
1991 442 250 10 65 1 n/a n/a 0 768
1992 501 218 12 11 1 n/a n/a 0 743
1993 537 191 13 16 1 n/a n/a 0 758
1994 530 182 11 11 1 n/a n/a 0 735
1995 496 224 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1996 496 224 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1997 444 243 9 18 1 n/a n/a 0 715
1998 396 210 10 26 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1999 366 212 10 25 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2000 381 187 11 34 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2001 383 187 16 44 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 373 237 18 73 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2003 373 237 18 73 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2004 381 246 12 95 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2005 363 215 15 107 0 n/a n/a 0 700
2006 353 216 18 123 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2007 283 200 16 131 0 n/a n/a 0 630
2008 237 209 10 141 0 n/a n/a 0 597
2009 235 202 15 173 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2010 279 229 13 203 1 n/a n/a 0 725
2011 245 229 9 220 3 0 10 0 716
2012 210 227 9 250 1 1 15 0 713
2013 176 214 12 279 1 0 8 0 690
2014 163 213 16 284 1 0 9 0 686
2015 166 170 14 260 2 0 4 0 616
2016 167 125 9 336 1 1 11 0 650
2017 186 129 9 378 0 0 9 0 711
2018 179 130 10 375 2 0 11 0 707
2019 160 143 5 403 3 0 20 0 734
2020 137 149 3 411 4 0 26 0 730
2021 146 121 3 397 3 0 25 0 695
2022 128 134 6 366 0 0 12 0 646
2023 112 121 6 390 0 1 13 0 643

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 Stanton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 774 51.0 15.1 19
1989 720 47.0 15.3 21.4
1990 683 47.0 14.5 20.5
1991 768 44.0 17.4 22.7
1992 743 41.0 18.1 21.3
1993 758 41.0 18.5 19.1
1994 735 40.0 18.4 31.6
1995 745 39.0 19.1 31.8
1996 745 39.0 19.1 31.8
1997 715 42.0 17.0 31
1998 642 39.0 16.5 36
1999 613 35.0 17.5 35.9
2000 613 35.0 17.5 38.3
2001 631 37.0 17.1 39
2002 701 41.0 17.1 39.5
2003 701 41.0 17.1 39.5
2004 734 43.0 17.1 41.1
2005 700 43.0 16.3 42.6
2006 710 38.0 18.7 45.8
2007 630 38.0 16.6 54.1
2008 597 34.0 17.6 57.1
2009 626 35.0 17.9 64.9
2010 725 40.0 18.1 69.4
2011 716 44.0 16.2 73
2012 713 40.0 17.8 77.1
2013 690 42.0 16.4 82.6
2014 686 42.0 16.3 49.9
2015 616 47.0 13.1 49.5
2016 650 40.0 16.2 52.3
2017 711 43.0 16.5 n/a
2018 707 44.0 16.0 n/a
2019 734 45.0 16.3 n/a
2020 730 46.0 15.8 n/a
2021 695 47.0 14.7 n/a
2022 646 46.5 13.8 n/a
2023 643 42.5 15.1 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 Stanton Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 774 51.0 15.1 19
1989 720 47.0 15.3 21.4
1990 683 47.0 14.5 20.5
1991 768 44.0 17.4 22.7
1992 743 41.0 18.1 21.3
1993 758 41.0 18.5 19.1
1994 735 40.0 18.4 31.6
1995 745 39.0 19.1 31.8
1996 745 39.0 19.1 31.8
1997 715 42.0 17.0 31
1998 642 39.0 16.5 36
1999 613 35.0 17.5 35.9
2000 613 35.0 17.5 38.3
2001 631 37.0 17.1 39
2002 701 41.0 17.1 39.5
2003 701 41.0 17.1 39.5
2004 734 43.0 17.1 41.1
2005 700 43.0 16.3 42.6
2006 710 38.0 18.7 45.8
2007 630 38.0 16.6 54.1
2008 597 34.0 17.6 57.1
2009 626 35.0 17.9 64.9
2010 725 40.0 18.1 69.4
2011 716 44.0 16.2 73
2012 713 40.0 17.8 77.1
2013 690 42.0 16.4 82.6
2014 686 42.0 16.3 49.9
2015 616 47.0 13.1 49.5
2016 650 40.0 16.2 52.3
2017 711 43.0 16.5 n/a
2018 707 44.0 16.0 n/a
2019 734 45.0 16.3 n/a
2020 730 46.0 15.8 n/a
2021 695 47.0 14.7 n/a
2022 646 46.5 13.8 n/a
2023 643 42.5 15.1 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 Stanton Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $690 (4.5%) $17,931 (117.8%) $15,216

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stanton 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 51st of 52 Middle schoolsRanks 51st of 53 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Middle School)22.411.5
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4534.4
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)51.935
 16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Middle School)145.3
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)33.627.5
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)37.626.5
 11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Middle School)26.816.2
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)54.341.3
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)54.642.6
 12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Middle School)11.98.9
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)40.829.2
 11.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)4128.9
 12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stanton Middle School)17.717.7
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Red Clay Consolidated School District)4843
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)52.141.3
 10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stanton Middle School)4.76.3
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Red Clay Consolidated School District)36.227.7
 8.5%
   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 Students734643
 12.4%
African American143121
 15.4%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian56
 20%
Hispanic403390
 3.2%
Pacific Islander01
White160112
 30%
Two or More Races2013
 35%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Stanton Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 643 students attended Stanton Middle School.

Students who attend Stanton Middle School usually go on to attend McKean (Thomas) High School

Stanton Middle School ranks in the bottom 5.6% of Delaware middle schools.

Students at Stanton Middle School are 61% Hispanic, 19% African American, 17% White, 2% Two or more races.


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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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