Best 19956 Delaware Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 373 students in 19956, DE.
The top-ranked public middle school in 19956, DE is Laurel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 19956 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19956, DE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).

Best 19956, DE Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1133 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Gr: 7-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19956, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19956, DE include Laurel Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19956?
1 public middle schools are located in 19956.
What is the racial composition of students in 19956?
19956 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).

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