Is Woodbridge Middle School a good school?

Woodbridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 16.7% of Delaware middle schools.

How many students attend Woodbridge Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 598 students attended Woodbridge Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Woodbridge Middle School?

Students at Woodbridge Middle School are 45% White, 28% Hispanic, 22% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Woodbridge Middle School attend?

Students who attend Woodbridge Middle School usually go on to attend Woodbridge High School

Woodbridge Middle School

Summary:

Woodbridge Middle School is a public middle school located in Bridgeville, Delaware, serving 598 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Woodbridge School District, which is ranked 21 out of 32 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 15.0% in 2020-2021 to 24.9% in 2022-2023, significantly above the state average. Academically, Woodbridge Middle School's performance on Smarter Balanced Assessments and DeSSA tests is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 23.18% to 30.32% in English Language Arts and 11.11% to 23.16% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 38.39% to 40.84% and 24.81% to 27.92%, respectively. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but is generally in the bottom half of Delaware middle schools, with a ranking of 45 out of 54 in 2023-2024 and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Delmar Middle School and Mariner Middle School, which have consistently higher academic performance and higher statewide rankings, Woodbridge Middle School is underperforming. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with 44.65% White, 22.07% African American, and 27.59% Hispanic students, suggests potential achievement gaps between racial groups, with African American and Hispanic students performing below their White peers. These challenges may be linked to socioeconomic factors, as the school serves a significant population of low-income students, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student body.

Detail:

Public 6-8

307 Laws Street
Bridgeville, DE 19933-1034

(302) 337-8289

District: Woodbridge School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
45^th of 54 Delaware Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,778

Students who attend Woodbridge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Woodbridge High School

Feeder schools for Woodbridge Middle School:

Elementary:	Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
	Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 598

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.6%

Hispanic:

27.6%

African American:

22.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Woodbridge Middle School ranks worse than 83.3% of middle schools in Delaware. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.48. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Woodbridge Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.6%), Hispanic (27.6%), African American (22.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodbridge Middle School is 13.9. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodbridge Middle School is $12,778.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodbridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodbridge Middle School 45^th of 54 Delaware public middle schools. (See Woodbridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Woodbridge School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodbridge School District 21^st of 32 Delaware school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Woodbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile
2011	24.22	33^rd	38	13.2%
2012	28.38	32^nd	38	15.8%
2013	19.28	32^nd	37	13.5%
2014	10.30	15^th	17	11.8%
2016	29.85	26^th	35	25.7%
2017	26.50	28^th	35	20.0%
2018	21.75	29^th	35	17.1%
2019	17.61	43^rd	52	17.3%
2021	25.10	37^th	47	21.3%
2022	32.70	33^rd	51	35.3%
2023	35.07	33^rd	53	37.7%
2024	22.48	45^th	54	16.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	18.49	34^th	41	17.1%
2021	36.85	13^th	19	31.6%
2022	45.30	18^th	38	52.6%
2023	42.77	22^nd	40	45.0%
2024	21.29	34^th	39	12.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Woodbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	23.59	40^th	49	18.4%
2021	24.49	29^th	38	23.7%
2022	28.50	36^th	50	28.0%
2023	29.42	35^th	50	30.0%
2024	20.23	43^rd	49	12.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Woodbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	11.20	44^th	49	10.2%
2021	19.72	33^rd	38	13.2%
2022	30.23	34^th	50	32.0%
2023	34.89	30^th	50	40.0%
2024	19.17	42^nd	49	14.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Woodbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	21.78	35^th	44	20.5%
2021	35.34	14^th	20	30.0%
2022	37.86	20^th	41	51.2%
2023	46.68	21^st	43	51.2%
2024	22.32	39^th	42	7.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Woodbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	22.96	28^th	35	20.0%
2021	33.81	14^th	18	22.2%
2022	36.75	26^th	37	29.7%
2023	37.28	21^st	37	43.2%
2024	28.01	31^st	37	16.2%

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Rank History for White students at Woodbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DE State Percentile
2019	14.33	37^th	43	14.0%
2021	23.87	32^nd	41	22.0%
2022	27.79	33^rd	45	26.7%
2023	23.75	35^th	44	20.5%
2024	13.97	42^nd	45	6.7%

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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.

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Woodbridge Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2000	206	105	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	327
2001	207	109	1	15	1	n/a	n/a	333
2002	214	123	2	20	1	n/a	n/a	360
2003	214	123	2	20	1	n/a	n/a	360
2004	199	113	2	25	2	n/a	n/a	341
2005	366	238	3	64	1	n/a	n/a	672
2006	385	217	2	62	3	n/a	n/a	669
2007	369	229	3	71	4	n/a	n/a	676
2008	377	231	5	74	5	n/a	n/a	692
2009	350	212	9	78	5	n/a	n/a	654
2010	362	202	10	68	3	n/a	n/a	645
2011	364	222	11	83	2	0	1	683
2012	384	238	8	92	0	0	8	730
2013	380	236	7	120	2	0	12	757
2014	384	221	7	155	3	0	12	782
2015	289	173	4	125	2	0	15	608
2016	265	155	6	126	2	0	12	566
2017	296	158	6	141	3	0	15	619
2018	288	157	6	148	1	0	26	626
2019	303	160	4	171	1	0	32	671
2020	261	153	5	176	0	1	31	627
2021	275	143	5	161	0	1	28	613
2022	280	146	8	171	0	1	24	630
2023	267	132	7	165	0	0	27	598

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 Woodbridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	327	n/a	0.0	45.9
2001	333	0.0	0.0	50.5
2002	360	20.0	18.0	49.2
2003	360	20.0	18.0	49.2
2004	341	19.0	17.9	53.1
2005	672	47.0	14.3	55.4
2006	669	45.7	14.6	56.7
2007	676	44.0	15.4	53.4
2008	692	45.0	15.4	52.2
2009	654	43.0	15.2	56.6
2010	645	44.0	14.6	63.7
2011	683	43.0	15.8	68.7
2012	730	45.0	16.2	62.5
2013	757	46.0	16.4	71.7
2014	782	46.0	17.0	54
2015	608	50.0	12.1	52.3
2016	566	47.0	12.0	51.2
2017	619	47.0	13.1	n/a
2018	626	41.0	15.2	n/a
2019	671	43.0	15.6	n/a
2020	627	45.0	13.9	n/a
2021	613	43.0	14.2	n/a
2022	630	41.0	15.3	n/a
2023	598	43.0	13.9	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 Woodbridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	327	n/a	0.0	45.9
2001	333	0.0	0.0	50.5
2002	360	20.0	18.0	49.2
2003	360	20.0	18.0	49.2
2004	341	19.0	17.9	53.1
2005	672	47.0	14.3	55.4
2006	669	45.7	14.6	56.7
2007	676	44.0	15.4	53.4
2008	692	45.0	15.4	52.2
2009	654	43.0	15.2	56.6
2010	645	44.0	14.6	63.7
2011	683	43.0	15.8	68.7
2012	730	45.0	16.2	62.5
2013	757	46.0	16.4	71.7
2014	782	46.0	17.0	54
2015	608	50.0	12.1	52.3
2016	566	47.0	12.0	51.2
2017	619	47.0	13.1	n/a
2018	626	41.0	15.2	n/a
2019	671	43.0	15.6	n/a
2020	627	45.0	13.9	n/a
2021	613	43.0	14.2	n/a
2022	630	41.0	15.3	n/a
2023	598	43.0	13.9	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodbridge Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,359 (10.6%)	$10,982 (85.9%)	$12,778

Data source: Delaware Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodbridge 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 43^rd of 52 Middle schools	Ranks 33^rd of 53 Middle schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Middle School)	36.9	32.6	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge School District)	36.9	32.6	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	51.9	35	16.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Middle School)	24.1	23.3	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge School District)	24.1	23.3	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	37.6	26.5	11.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Middle School)	35.9	30.1	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge School District)	35.9	30.1	5.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	54.6	42.6	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Middle School)	33.5	18.3	15.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge School District)	33.5	18.3	15.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	41	28.9	12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge Middle School)	33.6	40.5	6.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Woodbridge School District)	33.6	40.5	6.8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Delaware)	52.1	41.3	10.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge Middle School)	14.6	21.6	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Woodbridge School District)	14.6	21.6	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Delaware)	38	24.3	13.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	671	598	10.9%
African American	160	132	17.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	4	7	75%
Hispanic	171	165	3.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	303	267	11.9%
Two or More Races	32	27	15.6%

Schools Near Woodbridge Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DeSSA Science (2024)		DeSSA Social Studies (2024)	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DeSSA Science 5th Grade	DeSSA Science 8th Grade	DeSSA Social Studies 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Woodbridge Middle School	Public	6-8	307 Laws Street	Bridgeville	19933	Sussex County	Woodbridge School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 337-8289	598	43	13.9		267 (44.6%)	132 (22.1%)	165 (27.6%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.5%)	22.5	45^th of 54 public middle schools	16.7%		35.1	33^rd of 53 public middle schools	37.7%	12		8.0	15.0		29.1	30.3	23.2		20.1	23.2	11.1	$12,778	$1,359	$10,982
Seaford Middle School	Public	6-8	500 East Stein Highway	Seaford	19973	Sussex County	Seaford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 629-4587	828	60	13.8		231 (27.9%)	287 (34.7%)	251 (30.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.8%)	26.9	42^nd of 54 public middle schools	22.2%		24.6	42^nd of 53 public middle schools	20.8%			8.1	20.3		32.7	36.2	29.7		19.2	18.8	15.0	$12,500	$1,031	$12,174
Georgetown Middle School	Public	6-8	301 West Market Street	Georgetown	19947	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 856-1900	885	60	14.7		207 (23.4%)	73 (8.2%)	571 (64.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.3%)	47.5	23^rd of 54 public middle schools	57.4%		47.9	22^nd of 53 public middle schools	58.5%	1		16.3	27.7		30.6	48.5	41.9		19.7	41.8	30.0	$13,441	$740	$15,091
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School	Public	6-8	101 West Center Street	Harrington	19952	Kent County	Lake Forest School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 398-8197	965	52	18.5		558 (57.8%)	225 (23.3%)	85 (8.8%)	13 (1.3%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (8.2%)	36.5	34^th of 54 public middle schools	37.0%		35.7	32^nd of 53 public middle schools	39.6%	2		11.6	24.4		34.6	42.4	29.3		24.4	23.9	25.4	$10,942	$456	$10,483
Laurel Middle School	Public	7-8	1133 S Central Ave	Laurel	19956	Sussex County	Laurel School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 875-6110	473	33	14.3		210 (44.4%)	101 (21.4%)	110 (23.3%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	40 (8.5%)	22.4	46^th of 54 public middle schools	14.8%		32.3	34^th of 53 public middle schools	35.8%	12		5.5	15.3			33.9	26.6			19.2	18.0	$12,007	$1,641	$10,244
Mariner Middle School	Public	6-8	16391 Harbeson Rd	Milton	19968	Sussex County	Cape Henlopen School District	No	No	No	No	(302) 685-8516	664	47	14.1		381 (57.4%)	84 (12.7%)	157 (23.6%)	6 (0.9%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.8%)	62.2	17^th of 54 public middle schools	68.5%		59	18^th of 53 public middle schools	66.0%	1		22.8	42.7		43.5	40.9	46.1		35.4	35.9	35.8	$14,284	$427	$16,887
Milford Central Academy	Public	6-8	1021 N Walnut Street	Milford	19963	Sussex County	Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 430-7900	1,068	63	16.9		491 (46.0%)	279 (26.1%)	232 (21.7%)	19 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.1%)	28.2	40^th of 54 public middle schools	25.9%		28.8	38^th of 53 public middle schools	28.3%	2		14.2	20.8		31.5	28.6	37.6		20.1	15.1	13.9	$11,819	$741	$11,039
Delmar Middle School	Public	5-8	200 North Eighth Street	Delmar	19940	Sussex County	Delmar School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 846-9544	757	34	22.2		426 (56.3%)	138 (18.2%)	105 (13.9%)	28 (3.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (7.5%)	37.4	33^rd of 54 public middle schools	38.9%		50.3	21^st of 53 public middle schools	60.4%	12	16.5	9.9	30.6	30.9	23.5	42.0	33.3	19.9	23.3	27.1	28.2	$9,600	$664	$8,753
Millsboro Middle School	Public	6-8	302 East State Street	Millsboro	19966	Sussex County	Indian River School District	No	No	No	Yes	(302) 934-3200	771	53	14.5		394 (51.1%)	114 (14.8%)	196 (25.4%)	13 (1.7%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.2%)	40.5	29^th of 54 public middle schools	46.3%		31.3	35^th of 53 public middle schools	34.0%	6		11.3	27.1		38.9	38.9	40.3		27.0	26.3	20.9	$14,048	$696	$15,819

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