Springer Middle School vs. Talley Middle School
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School Overview
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Talley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 776 students in grades 6-8, Springer Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Serving 900 students in grades 6-12, Talley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
776 students
900 students
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
62 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#112 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
232
315
Grade 7 Students
289
289
Grade 8 Students
255
280
Grade 12 Students
-
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
34%
36%
% White
49%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%