Summary:
Seaford Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Seaford, Delaware, which is part of the Seaford School District. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, and Hispanic students, as well as smaller percentages of Asian, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial students.
Despite its diverse student body, Seaford Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Delaware middle schools, typically between 35-42 out of 51-54 schools, and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing below average compared to other middle schools in the state. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well, ranking 13-18 out of 37 Delaware middle schools and earning a 3-star rating, while White, African American, and multi-racial students perform poorly, ranking in the bottom half of schools. Seaford Middle School has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.1% to 39.1% over the past several years, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Academically, Seaford Middle School's performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 32.69% of 6th graders, 36.22% of 7th graders, and 29.7% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 38.39%, 40.84%, and 40.51%, respectively. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Mariner Middle School in the Cape Henlopen School District, Seaford Middle School generally performs worse on academic measures and has higher chronic absenteeism rates.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Seaford School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
42nd of 54 Delaware Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,500
Students who attend Seaford Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Seaford Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8
Number of students: 828
Racial breakdown:
African American:
34.7%
Hispanic:
30.3%
White:
27.9%
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Two or more races:
6.8%
Asian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58%
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